India vs Australia 2017, 1st ODI: Hits and Misses

#3 Hit: Hardik Pandya

Pandya's finishing prowess is rearing its surplus head in every next game this season. The fast-bowling all-rounder has most definitely been India's most exciting prospect over this season.

The man came in at 87-5 and built an incredible stand with Dhoni to help India reach a total to 205-5 in 41 overs.

The youngster rose to prominence after his electric campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. He hasn't stopped since then and continues to impress cricket enthusiasts all across the world.

It was in the opening game (as well as the final) of the Champions Trophy when the swashbuckling batsman hit three consecutive sixes in an over. He followed suit in yesterday's game as well and completed three mammoth strikes of Adam Zampa's meagre-looking bowling.

The 23-year-old made 83 runs off just 66 deliveries in the first innings of the game and also picked up two wickets in the second innings.

He was given the Man of the Match award for his all-round performance in the match.

Wonderful to see the growth in Hardik Pandya. That was serious hitting

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 17, 2017