Hardik Pandya's intense demeanour on the field was once again on show in the ongoing T20I series between India and Sri Lanka. As he dismissed Sri Lankan Batter Kusal Perera, he gave him a cold stare. Pandya's signature motion has evolved into a silent yet impactful celebration, and he executed a new one during the second T20I.

India, having already claimed victory in the first match of the three match series by 43 runs, continued their strong performance. The first T20I saw India set a formidable total of 213 runs, with Sri Lanka managing only 170 in reply. The second T20I, held in Palekelle, promised another thrilling encounter.

Kusal Perera was in explosive form, taking on the Indian bowlers and pushing Sri Lanka towards a potentially dangerous total. However, Hardik Pandya's timely intervention halted Perera's momentum. Bowling the sixth delivery of the 16th over, Pandya delivered a short ball aimed at the body. Perera attempted a pull shot but mistimed it, resulting in an easy catch for Rinku Singh.

Following the dismissal, Pandya's cold stare at Perera underscored his fierce competitive spirit. For fans wanting to relive the moment, the video of Hardik Pandya's cold stare after dismissing Kusal Perera can be watched here.