Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s exceptional performance in the ongoing third ODI against Australia has taken the cricketing world by storm. Hardik displayed great bowling skills and managed to pick up the wickets of Travis Head, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Marsh, dismantling Australia’s top order in just four overs. With his three-wicket haul, he helped India gain the upper hand in the game.
Hardik Pandya’s ability to bowl in the death overs and hit big shots with the bat has made him an indispensable part of the Indian team. He has been working on his bowling skills and has been trying to become a regular bowler for the team. His hard work and dedication seem to have paid off as he managed to pick up the crucial wickets of Head, Smith, and Marsh.
Head was looking good and had scored 33 runs before Hardik got him out. Smith, on the other hand, was dismissed for a duck, which was a massive blow for Australia. Marsh was batting well and was just three runs short of his half-century when Hardik dismissed him. With these three wickets, Hardik played a vital role in restricting Australia to a manageable score.
With his sensational bowling, Pandya brought Australia from 68/0 to 85/3. After the end of 30 overs, Australia were 165/5 in the first innings.
Netizens have taken to social media to praise Hardik Pandya’s exceptional performance. His fans are lauding him for his brilliant display of bowling and for turning the game in India’s favor. With his all-around performance, Hardik has once again proved that he is a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Hardik Pandya’s brilliant spell against Australia:
Hardik Pandya vs Australia in ODI:
Bat: 56 avg & 112.95 Sr.
Ball: 11 wickets, 31.09 avg.These are crazy numbers against one of the best teams in the world. pic.twitter.com/HV35AFjsfA
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 22, 2023
Hardik Pandya is on fire in 3rd ODI.
Meanwhile fans be like ?#INDvsAUS3rdodi #BCCI #Chepauk pic.twitter.com/QeYm9sOf2B
— Ashutosh Srivastava ?? (@sri_ashutosh08) March 22, 2023
Kuch to Baat thi Usme iss Headband ke sath bhi Wickets le leta tha ?#HardikPandya #INDvsAUS3rdodi #indvsaus pic.twitter.com/ixgS2ZKgD2
— Tanay (@tanay_chawda1) March 22, 2023
Hardik Pandya is on fire – 3 wickets now for him in 15 balls.
What a spell!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 22, 2023
Hardik Pandya, what a player, Australia is in a great position & he gets 3 wickets in 3 overs.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 22, 2023
Hardik Pandya on absolute best. 3 wickets now.
Hardik Pandya be like 🙂 pic.twitter.com/AXjQpIM3ma
— Shakti Man ? (@IamShaktiMann) March 22, 2023
Team India bowlers in 3rd ODI be like#INDvsAUS3rdodi #BCCI #Chepauk
Other bowlers Hardik Pandya pic.twitter.com/YjFVb4M78g
— Ashutosh Srivastava ?? (@sri_ashutosh08) March 22, 2023
Series decider ya phir knock out this man always stand tall for India! ??
Hardik Pandya the clutch player ???#hardikpandya #INDvsAUS3rdodi pic.twitter.com/4YTq1cX8Qr— M416 is ?? AJ ? (@one8tillidie) March 22, 2023
Steve Smith vs Hardik Pandya
Runs – 72
Dismissed – 5 times
Avg – 14.20#champion #WPL2023 #IPL2023 #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #MSDhoni #HardikPandya #PatnaJunction #INDvsAUS #75thCentury #PunjabPolice #BCCI pic.twitter.com/Yg2Y193oD1— Slayer (@pervy_slayer) March 22, 2023
