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India fast bowler Prince Yadav has revealed the unusual secret behind his useful batting contribution in the third T20 International against the West Indies in Indore: he used Abhishek Sharma’s bat.
Prince made an unbeaten 13 off six deliveries, striking three fours in the final stages of India’s innings. Those valuable runs helped India reach 223 before the bowlers defended the total to secure a 14-run victory at Holkar Stadium on October 11, 2026.
The victory gave India a 2–1 lead in the five-match T20I series.
Prince’s late contribution attracted attention not only because of the runs but also because of the equipment he used. After the match, the fast bowler revealed that Abhishek Sharma had lent him his bat.
Abhishek is known for his aggressive left-handed batting and distinctive bat, which has earned attention in Delhi cricket circles. Prince’s three boundaries with the borrowed equipment added an entertaining detail to an important team victory.
According to The Times of India, Prince was impressed with the bat and indicated that he intended to use it again in future matches.
The episode offered a light-hearted moment after a closely contested international match, while also highlighting how contributions from the lower order can influence a T20 result.
India had lost wickets during the middle and latter stages of their innings after a powerful start. Abhishek Sharma scored 69 off 30 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 37 off 18 deliveries. Their 108-run partnership for the second wicket provided the foundation for India’s total.
However, a cluster of wickets slowed India’s progress, leaving the lower order with the responsibility of adding valuable runs.
Prince responded with an unbeaten 13 from six deliveries, including three fours. His contribution helped India push the total to 223, giving the bowlers a more substantial target to defend.
India’s final score proved sufficient despite a late challenge from the West Indies.
India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the value of Prince’s late runs after the match. India had faced pressure following the middle-order collapse, and every additional run became important in a contest decided by 14 runs.
The innings demonstrated the importance of contributions throughout the batting order. While the major partnership between Abhishek and Kishan provided the platform, the lower-order runs helped India finish with a competitive total.
Prince’s contribution was particularly notable because he is primarily selected for his fast bowling rather than his batting.
India’s bowlers ultimately defended 223, restricting the West Indies to 209/7 in 20 overs and securing a 14-run victory.
Arshdeep Singh took three wickets, while Naman Dhir claimed two. The bowling unit maintained pressure during the chase and prevented the visitors from completing another successful run pursuit.
The result put India ahead 2–1 in the five-match series, following contrasting results in the opening two matches.
Prince’s brief batting cameo became one of the memorable supporting stories from the match, illustrating how even a short innings can have an impact in T20 cricket.
Prince Yadav’s unbeaten 13 was modest in length but useful in context. His three fours, scored with a bat borrowed from Abhishek Sharma, gave the innings an unexpected talking point.
For India, the bigger achievement was securing a series lead through contributions from both batters and bowlers. For Prince, the match provided a memorable moment with the bat alongside his primary role in the bowling attack.
Prince Yadav’s late cameo against the West Indies became more than a brief burst of lower-order scoring after he revealed that he had used Abhishek Sharma’s bat. His unbeaten 13 off six balls, including three fours, helped India reach 223 in the third T20I.
India went on to win by 14 runs and take a 2–1 series lead. The episode was a reminder that in T20 cricket, small contributions can matter — and occasionally produce an entertaining story beyond the scorecard.
The Times of India — “Abhishek Sharma's bat, three fours! Prince Yadav reveals secret behind Indore cameo vs West Indies.” Published October 12, 2026.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-west-indies/abhishek-sharmas-bat-three-fours-prince-yadav-reveals-secret-behind-indore-cameo-vs-west-indies/articleshow/134886273.cms
Primary source for the borrowed bat, Prince’s remarks and the three-boundary cameo.
