Pandya's assault lifts India after early wickets
September 17, 2017  16:36
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India 172-5 (37 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Stoinis using the slower ball to good effect as Pandya and Dhoni struggling with their timing on this slowish wicket.

Cummins comes back for another short burst. Dhoni goes hard at a wide delivery but gets an inside edge for a single on the leg side as just two runs come from the over.

Australia have not let the two batsmen get away by bowling short balls or any loose balls for that matter.

The pressure continues to grow and Pandya breaks the shackles by lofting Zampa back over his head for a four, somehow managing to get it over the fielder positioned very straight at mid-on.

The next ball is hit even further as it goes over the ropes for a huge six straight down the ground.

Pandya has changed gears as he clobbers Zampa for another six over long-on to complete his half-century in some style, from 48 balls.

Pandya not holding back as he smashes the next ball straight down the ground to complete a hat-trick of sixes. A single off the last ball makes it 24 runs from the over as India slowly but steadily look to make their way back as they reach 172 for five in 37 overs.
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