Though it was Rohit Sharma's scintillating century that hogged the limelight to help India clinch the T20I series in a commanding display, the contribution of all-rounder Hardik Pandya cannot be discounted.

Skipper Virat Kohli had gracious words for the Baroda lad, whose stature in international cricket is rising by each superlative performance. Kohli said: "He (Pandya) is a really good all-round cricketer, very confident, and the way he picked up those wickets is what you want to see in younger guys. "He then delivers with the bat. Rohit was obviously very special, but Hardik was the standout performer."