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Abhishek Sharma's bat, three fours! Prince Yadav reveals secret behind Indore cameo

India’s fast bowler Prince Yadav delivered a crucial batting contribution in the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore, smashing three boundaries in the final over to finish with 13 runs off six balls. His aggressive strokeplay helped India post a competitive total of 223 for 5 in 20 overs, securing a 14-run victory that extended their series lead to 2-1.

Yadav revealed he used teammate Abhishek Sharma’s bat during his innings, a choice that also paid off during India’s tour of Ireland, where he hit a six with the same equipment. Sharma, impressed by Yadav’s ability to accelerate scoring, praised his power-hitting skills developed through one-on-one street cricket matches in Delhi.

The opener also joked about the pressure to maintain the bat’s ‘honor,’ while Yadav confirmed he would borrow it again for future games. India’s captain, Shreyas Iyer, highlighted Yadav’s late cameo as pivotal in reaching the target, calling it a ‘commendable’ addition to the middle-order effort.

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