NEW DELHI: In the third T20I between India and New Zealand, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya grabbed a sensational catch to give the hosts a brilliant start in this series-deciding clash.

The moment came in the very first over of the match when Harshit Rana once again removed Devon Conway cheaply, extending the left-hander’s poor run on this tour.

Here's the video:

Conway looked to take on the Harshit early, but the shot didn’t come off. The ball went in the air and Hardik Pandya moving quickly to his left, produced a full stretch jump and grabs a stunning catch to put India firmly on top straight away.

Rana continues to trouble Conway

Harshit Rana has consistently troubled Devon Conway earlier in the ODI series, dismissing him in all three matches. The trend has now continued in the T20I series as well, with Conway falling to Harshit for the second time.

Harshit, known for his pace and ability to swing the ball early, has repeatedly forced mistakes from the New Zealand opener. This was the fifth time on the tour that Harshit dismissed Conway, underlining his dominance in this matchup.

Conway vs Harshit Rana on this tour

  • Five innings
  • 27 balls
  • 19 runs
  • Five dismissals
  • Average: 3.80
  • False shot percentage: 28.5