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Watch: With India Needing 12 Runs, Hardik Pandya's Pep-talk Charges Up Tilak Varma In 3rd T20I

Facing a must-win situation in the third T20I against West Indies on Tuesday, the Indian cricket team came out all guns blazing to register a big victory and keep the series alive. Performances from Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav helped India seal the deal. Varma grabbed everyone's attention as he slammed 49* off 37 balls and stitched important stands with Suryakumar (83) and captain Hardik Pandya (20*). Varma has been a great performer in the T20Is for Mumbai Indians as well. His attacking play against the best of bowlers has been widely appreciated.

"Khud Ko Ullu Banaya": Suryakumar Yadav's Witty Take On T20I Plan That Got Snubbed

Trailing 0-2 in the five-match series, India defeted West Indies in the third T20I to reduce the deficit, ahead of this weekend's double-header in Lauderhill, California. Chasing a target of 160, the visitors brushed off the early dismissals of openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill to win the game by seven wickets. Suryakumar Yadav was the wrecker-in-chief, smashing 83 off just 44 balls, while Tilak Varma maintained his dream run in international cricket, hitting an unbeaten 49 off 37 balls.

'Selfless' MS Dhoni's Videos Go Viral After Hardik Pandya's 'Selfish Act' In 3rd T20I vs West Indies

India's captain for the T20I series against West Indies, Hardik Pandya became a trending topic on social media platforms after his 'selfish act' denied Tilak Varma a half-century on Tuesday. Hardik hit a six to win the 3rd T20I for India despite knowing that the non-striker Tilak Varma only needed one run to complete his half-century. As fans slammed Hardik, many videos of the 'selfless' MS Dhoni went viral on the internet as fans recalled how the 'Captain Cool' used to handle such situations.

Wasim Jaffer Backs This Youngster To Secure Potential Spot In Team India's ODI Set-up

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has batted for young batter Tilak Varma's inclusion in the ODI side ahead of the Asia Cup and ICC Cricket World Cup later this year, lauding the batter for his maturity and confidence during his debut international series against West Indies. In his debut series in West Indies, Tilak impressed fans with his mature performances on the crease, staying at the crease during difficult situations, taking on bowlers in difficult batting conditions. He has been the top scorer in this WI series, in which India is trailing 2-1. He has scored 139 runs in three matches at an average of 69.50, with one half-century and a strike rate of 139. His best score is 139.

"Told Tilak Varma To Go Easy, Hit Big Shots Himself": Hardik Pandya Slammed Over 3rd T20I Act

India's skipper for the T20I series against West Indies, Hardik Pandya has been an intense topic of discussion on social media over his 'selfish act' that denied youngster Tilak Varma a half-century in the third T20I against West Indies. Hardik hit a six to complete India's run-chase despite the fact that Tilak was at the non-striker end, just one run shy of his half-century. After fans criticised the India skipper for his decision, even former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Labelled 'Selfish' For Act That Denied Tilak Varma Half-century

India skipper for the T20I series against West Indies, Hardik Pandya has been subjected to plenty of criticism over the last few days, pertaining to the team's poor performances in the first two matches of the series. However, Hardik found himself in the line of fire for a different reason after the 3rd T20I, which India won convincingly. With the Indian team chasing a target of 160 runs, Hardik hit a six on what turned out to be the last ball of the match to finish the chase, despite the fact that the non-striker Tilak Varma needed only 1 run to complete his half-century.

Suryakumar Yadav Back To Best As India Keep T20I Series Alive With Seven-Wicket Win Against West Indies

Suryakumar Yadav was back to his disdainful best as India stayed alive in the series with a seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the third T20I here on Tuesday. West Indies skipper Rovman Powell's whirlwind 40 not out off 19 balls pushed the hosts to 159 for five after Kuldeep Yadav (3/28) stemmed the flow of runs in the middle overs. Debutant Yashavi Jaiswal (1) and Shubman Gill (6) got out cheaply in run chase before Suryakumar came up with a special 83 off 44 balls to help India gun down the target in 17.5 overs. Tilak Varma (49 not out off 37) was happy to play second fiddle to his senior Mumbai Indians teammate in their 87-run stand. Tilak missed his second straight fifty in his debut series as skipper Hardik Pandya (20 not out off 15) hit the winning six.

Tilak Varma's Father Describes Coach Salam Bayash's Influence Over Young Batter's Career

India's young talent Tilak Varma's father Namboori Nagaraju, described the influence left-handed batters coach Salam Bayash had over his career. In the heartwarming journey of young cricketer Tilak Varma, the echoes of his childhood dreams resonate with dedication and unwavering support. From the earliest days, Tilak's passion for cricket was unmistakable, a constant companion as he wielded a plastic bat and ball even during his slumber.

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Watch: With India Needing 12 Runs, Hardik Pandya's Pep-talk Charges Up Tilak Varma In 3rd T20I

"Khud Ko Ullu Banaya": Suryakumar Yadav's Witty Take On T20I Plan That Got Snubbed

'Selfless' MS Dhoni's Videos Go Viral After Hardik Pandya's 'Selfish Act' In 3rd T20I vs West Indies

Wasim Jaffer Backs This Youngster To Secure Potential Spot In Team India's ODI Set-up

"Told Tilak Varma To Go Easy, Hit Big Shots Himself": Hardik Pandya Slammed Over 3rd T20I Act

Watch: Hardik Pandya Labelled 'Selfish' For Act That Denied Tilak Varma Half-century

Suryakumar Yadav Back To Best As India Keep T20I Series Alive With Seven-Wicket Win Against West Indies

Tilak Varma's Father Describes Coach Salam Bayash's Influence Over Young Batter's Career