WI v IND: Hardik Pandya gifts match ball to fan after accidentally hitting her during training
West Indies vs India: Hardik Pandya gifted a match ball to a fan at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Earlier in the day, the fan was hit on the chin when a shot from Hardik during the training session flew into the stands.
In Short
- Hardik Pandya gifted a match ball to one of India's fans in Guyana
- The fan took an accidental hit on her face during Indai's training session
- India won the 3rd T20I on Tuesday to keep the 5-match series alive
India's T20I captain Hardik Pandya came up with a poignant gesture after their victory in the 3rd T20I of the ongoing 5-match series against the West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The Indian camp was all smiles in the Indian camp as they kept the series alive with a resounding 7-wicket win in the 3rd T20I.
Immediately after finishing the post-match duties on Tuesday, August 8, Hardik Pandya, with his pads on, rushed toward a particular stand at the Providence Stadium. Hardik was carrying a signed ball with him as he jogged toward the stand and met a young female fan. Hardik then jumped to reach the stand and hand over the ball to the fan, who was chuffed by the all-rounder's gesture.
Incidentally, the fan was hit on her chin during India's training session ahead of the 3rd T20I. The fan, who had come in early to watch India train, suffered the accidental hit when Hardik Pandya was batting in the nets in the lead-up to India's must-win match.
Hardik Pandya had appeared concerned and urged the BCCI medical team to make sure the fan was fine after the accidental hit. Hardik also urged the fan to stay back and promised a special gift to make up for the inconvenience the fan had to go through. The heartwarming gesture from Hardik has won hearts on social. media.
WATCH: HARDIK'S HEARTWARMING GESTURE
India clinched a crucial victory over the West Indies in the third T20I match, keeping their hopes alive in the five-match series, thanks to a sensattional all-round show from the visiting team.
Suryakumar Yadav was the star of the show, hitting a spectacular 83 off just 44 balls. His innings, which included 10 fours and four sixes, came at a critical time when both Indian openers were dismissed early. Yadav's performance not only steadied the ship but also set the pace for India's successful chase.
Tilak Varma, on the other hand, played a supportive role, scoring an unbeaten 49. He was content playing second fiddle to Yadav, contributing to their 87-run stand. His steady batting helped India reach the target of 160 runs in just 17.5 overs.
However, the victory was not solely down to the batters. The bowlers also played a significant role in restricting the West Indies to a manageable total. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets for 28 runs. His performance was instrumental in stemming the flow of runs during the middle overs. Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar also chipped in with a wicket each, further tightening India's grip on the match.
