WATCH: Hardik Sends The Stumps Flying As He Provides Opening Breakthrough For India

WI vs IND 3rd T20I: Hardik Pandya has been impeccable as an all-rounder ever since his return in IPL 2022. Hardik as a bowler has gained impressive bowling skills and has been providing breakthroughs for team India with the ball in his hand. In the 3rd T20I, after West Indies were off to a flying start, Kung fu Pandya struck as he bowled Windies opener, Brandon King. 

After being put in to bat first, West Indies got off to a flying start as the openers added 57 runs for the first wicket in 7.1 overs, team India were in desperate need of a wicket. In this moment of need, Rohit turned towards Hardik Pandya, who had previously bowled 1 over and conceded 8 runs without a wicket. 

On the first delivery, Kyle Mayers took a single and brought Brandon King on strike. Pandya bowled a good length which held its line around off. It was a slower delivery as Pandya rolled his fingers across the seam. King was unable to pick it and was way too early into the swipe. 

The batter managed a big inside edge, which sent his leg-stump cartwheeling towards the wicketkeeper. Brandon King was dismissed after scoring 20 runs in 20 balls with 3 fours as West Indies lost their first wicket. This was also the 50th T20I wicket for Hardik Pandya. 

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Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss & opted to bowl first against West Indies in the 3rd T20I. While writing this piece, West Indies are at 77/1 after 12 overs. Kyle Mayers (45*) and Nicholas Pooran (9*) are at the crease for the hosts. This match is being played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.