'Losing Is Good At Times': Hardik Pandya After India Loses T20I Series For First Time In 17 Years Vs West Indies

India captain Hardik Pandya, who scored 14 runs and went wicketless in fifth T20I vs West Indies, believes there's no need to panic.

West Indies defeated India in 5th T20I to win five-match T20I series 3-2.

Source : PTI

IND vs WI 5th T20I Highlights: West Indies successfully chased down the 166-run target with eight wickets remaining to beat India in the deciding IND vs WI 5th T20 International in Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday (August 13). By virtue of this win, West Indies won the five-match T20I series 3-2 as India lost their first international series against the hosts for the first time in 17 years (minimum three matches). India captain Hardik Pandya, who scored 14 runs and went wicketless in fifth T20I vs West Indies, believes there's no need to panic.

India's T20 series loss against Windies in Hardik Pandya's first bilateral series defeat while captaining the national team. Speaking at the post-match presentation, the all-rounder remarked: "We lost the momentum when I came in and couldn't capitalize on the situation. I believe we gonna challenge ourselves. We try to get better. In hindsight, it is fine. We don't need to explain much. I know how the boys are within the group. We have enough time to figure out. Losing is good at times."

India won the toss and asked West Indies to bowl first. The visitors posted 165/9 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of a fiery innings from Suryakumar Yadav (61 runs off 45 balls). Chasing 166 for the win, Brandon King's unbeaten 85 and Nicholas Pooran's 44-run knock powered West Indies to a historic win over Men in Blue.

Hardik Pandya praised youngsters for their incredible show against West Indies. 

"They kept coming and tried something new. It is part of the process. It is what I feel at that moment. If I see a situation, I generally prefer something that comes to mind. No rocket science, just my gut feel. Every youngster who is coming in is showing character.

"I can't be more happy when I see a youngster comes in and puts his hand up. A big thank you to everyone. The T20 World Cup would be here. There would be bigger numbers then."