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

Hardik Pandya bowled Brandon King after the West Indies opener scored 20 runs against India in the 3rd T20I.

Cricket Image for WATCH: Hardik Sends The Stumps Flying As He Provides Opening Breakthrough For Indi (Image Source: Twitter)

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. 

A much-needed breakthrough from @hardikpandya7. #BrandonKing dismissed!

Watch all the action from the India tour of West Indies LIVE, only on #FanCode https://t.co/RCdQk12YsM@BCCI @windiescricket #WIvIND #INDvsWIonFanCode #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/gdIl2Nxh5C

— FanCode (@FanCode) August 2, 2022

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.