After the IPL captaincy experiment, Hardik has looked so mature. As with MSD, it seems like he always has luck on his side. Can Hardik Pandya replace Rohit as white-ball captain?
In series deciders, Rishabh Pant always shines 89* at Gabba in 2021 and 125* in Manchester today (TODAY).
In trying to rebuild the innings from 72/4, Pant was actually the more subdued. However, Pandya's timing was impeccable the moment he walked out.
India was just 55 runs away when Stokes caught Pandya diving forward to dismiss him on 71 after they had put on 132 for the fifth wicket together.
Despite a poor start, England was completed acquitted by Jos Buttler and Jason Roy with a total of 259 runs
In spite of a poor start, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya contributed most to the team's victory. Pant scored 125 runs unbeaten, while Pandya scored 71.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH Rishabh Pant
ENG 259 (45.5) IND 261/5 (42.1) India won by 5 wkts
England Vs India, 3rd ODI India won by 5 wkts 2-1 Series Win for India
PLAYER OF THE SERIES Hardik Pandya