India vs Australia 2017, 3rd ODI: 5 things we learnt from the match

#1 Hardik Pandya dons the finisher role

Hardik Pandya once again showed his big match temperament with a resounding knock

The Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar was spot on when he said that Hardik Pandya would have a meteoric rise in the Indian team. He has so far showcased his ability to grab the game by the scruff of its neck and finish it off. The Baroda all-rounder once again did it here at Indore.

His impact was first felt in the game when he broke Australia's opening partnership. But his biggest contribution came in the chase when he walked in at no.4 to guide India to victory.

He lost his captain on the way, but Pandya was unperturbed and continued nailing the big hits. Four sixes and five fours adorned his sensational, match-winning knock. He took India to the cusp of victory before falling to Pat Cummins, with the game all but sealed.