#5 Hardik Pandya
The 24-year all-rounder from Baroda is going to be one of the key threats to deal with for the hosts in the T20I series. The ability to bowl difficult overs with ease and bat according to the situation of the match gives Pandya an edge when it comes to the selection of all-rounders in the team.
In 2018, Pandya has played 16 T20 matches, in which he has scored 294 runs at an average of 29.40, and has taken 21 wickets at an economy rate of 8.76 runs per over.
Although his batting performance in the IPL was decent, but his performance with the ball was more than par. He was also among the top-10 wicket takers in IPL and was the leading wicket-taker for his team.
Pandya is a great asset to have in the team, and his all-round abilities can definitely create problems for the hosts.
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