Hardik Pandya said, “We have decided to bat with 7 batsmen. If 7 batsmen score runs then you do not need anyone at number 8.”

IND vs WI 3rd T20 Hardik Pandya: India captain Hardik Pandya on Tuesday made it clear that his team will continue to play with seven batsmen as he does not want to compromise on the bowling front. India’s lower-order batsmen were questioned after they lost the first two matches of the five-match series against the West Indies.

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After India’s seven-wicket win in the third T20, Hardik said that seven batting options are enough in the playing XI.

“As a group, we have decided to bat with seven batsmen and we have to take responsibility, as happened today, if the batsmen score runs then you don’t need anyone at number eight,” the skipper said.

Hardik also praised his vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning knock of 83 off 44 balls.

Hardik said, “The way Surya has played, they (Surya and Tilak Verma) play together and spend time together, it’s good to have someone like Sky in the team and when he takes responsibility it rubs off on others.” this sends a message.”

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Tilak Verma, playing on his debut series, remained unbeaten on 49 off 37 balls as India chased down the target of 160 with 13 balls to spare.