India, March 6 -- India all-rounder Hardik Pandya may not have top-scored for the team in their thrilling four-wicket win against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, but he played a significant role in the run chase of 265. His fiery knock of 28 helped India wrap up the game with 11 balls to spare as they made the Champions Trophy final for the third consecutive time in a row.

Hardik walked out with India needing 49 to win from 44 balls. The team had just lost their set batter Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for 84 runs. After struggling against the slower deliveries from Nathan Ellis, Hardik broke free from the shackles with three huge sixes, which instantly reduced the equation in favour of India and put the team within touchin...