Prince Yadav credits Abhishek Sharma’s bat for quickfire cameo vs West Indies

Young pacer Prince Yadav made a valuable contribution with the bat as India edged past West Indies in the third T20I on Sunday.

India fast bowler Prince Yadav made a valuable contribution with the bat in the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore. After India's 14-run victory, Prince revealed that he had used Abhishek Sharma's bat to score his quick runs. Prince hit three fours in the final over bowled by Shamar Joseph to finish with 13 runs off six balls. His cameo helped India post 223/5 in 20 overs at the Holkar Stadium.

India pacer Prince Yadav revealed that he used Abhishek Sharma's bat to smash three consecutive boundaries in the third T20I against the West Indies at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Prince scored a quickfire 13 off just six balls, helping India finish with 223 in 20 overs. The cameo proved to be useful, given India only won the match by 14 runs. Prince walked in during the final over and took on West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph, hitting three fours to boost India's total. He revealed that Abhishek had handed him the bat earlier, saying "Abhi Bhaiya ne bat diya tha aur bole ki beizzati mat kara liyo bat ki (Don't embarass the bat). Prince known for his batting in DelhiAbhishek, meanwhile, praised the pacer's hitting ability and revealed that he was known for his batting skills in Delhi. He explained that Prince had experience playing one-on-one matches, where players need to both bat and bowl.Abhishek also joked that power was necessary to hit boundaries, even with his bat. Prince then revealed that he had previously used Abhishek's bat during India's tour of Ireland, where he had also smashed a six.Kuldeep Yadav’s Priceless Reaction To Prince Yadav’s Cheeky Scoop Shot Goes Viral | VIDEO India were staring at a below part total before Prince Yadav and Arshdeep Singh turned on the heat in the final over. Arshdeep struck a six before Prince hit a hat-trick of boundaries. One of them was a audacious scoop shot, that had the Indian dugout in awe.

Prince Yadav’s audacious scoop shot against Shamar Joseph sparked delightful reactions, with Kuldeep Yadav unable to hide his amazement. On the fourth ball of the 19.3 over, Prince read the delivery brilliantly and scooped it over Shai Hope for a four. Kuldeep’s priceless expression stole the spotlight, while Sanju Samson applauded and Mayank Yadav congratulated Prince with a tap on the head.. . ! #PrinceYadav gets cheeky against 140 kph & scoops it fine for FOUR! Pure audacity! #INDvWI 3rd T20I | LIVE NOW https://t.co/GmwwFjql5J pic.twitter.com/DtM6Euf7ly— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 11, 2026 Prince Yadav Outsmarts Shamar JosephThe incident took place on the fourth ball of the final over, when Shamar Joseph bowled a low full toss on middle stump. Expecting a yorker, Prince Yadav showed excellent awareness and prepared himself for the delivery. He scooped the ball over Shai Hope, sending it bouncing once before crossing the boundary for four. It was a clever response from Prince, who appeared to read the bowler’s intentions and execute his shot with confidence. Rather than allowing the delivery to dictate terms, he turned it into a scoring opportunity with an unconventional stroke. The boundary showcased his presence of mind and willingness to take on the bowler at a crucial stage of the innings.Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav Seek Blessings At Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple After IND Vs WI 3rd T20I | VIDEOWhile Prince’s shot drew attention, Kuldeep’s reaction became a highlight of the moment. The spinner looked visibly amazed, closing his mouth in disbelief before breaking into a broad smile. His expression reflected the sheer audacity of the stroke and the appreciation it earned from his teammates.Sanju Samson also applauded the shot with a smile, while Mayank Yadav walked up to Prince and tapped him on the head. Their reactions underlined the excitement and the sheer surprise. Prince hit three boundaries in the final over and remained unbeaten on 13. It proved to be a massive contribution given India only won the game by 14 runs.