Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya's Explosive Knock Makes Him First Indian To...

Hardik Pandya's explosive innings not only sealed the win for Baroda but also marked a historic moment in T20 cricket.

Hardik Pandya reached a memorable milestone during his explosive knock in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy.

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Hardik Pandya record Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya began Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a 'record-shattering' performance, leading Baroda to a thrilling 5-wicket win over Gujarat. The world's top-ranked all-rounder hammered an unbeaten 74 off just 35 deliveries, laced with six fours and five sixes, at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 211.

Hardik Pandya's explosive innings not only sealed the win for Baroda but also marked a historic moment in T20 cricket.

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Gujarat set a challenging target of 185 runs, scoring 184/5 in their innings. In reply, Hardik Pandya's explosive innings decimated Gujarat's bowling attack. Baroda chased down the target in 19.3 overs, winning the match with three balls to spare. Apart from Hardik, Shivalik Sharma contributed with a quickfire 64 off 43 balls, ensuring Baroda's successful chase of 185-run target.

During his explosive knock, Hardik reached a memorable milestone, becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve 5,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 cricket.

- He has swag.
- He has Aura.
- He has performance.
- He delivered in difficult situations.
- He performed with bat & ball.
- He's the MVP.

HARDIK PANDYA - THE SUPERSTAR. 🌟
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— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) November 23, 2024

In-form Hardik Pandya a big relief for Mumbai Indians 

Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed the retention of key players Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Bumrah continues to dominate in Australia, while Tilak Varma has shown exceptional form with three consecutive centuries in T20s. Now, Hardik Pandya's recent explosive knock in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy highlights that Mumbai Indians (MI), after a challenging last season, are all set to return as strong contenders this year.

Mumbai Indians (MI) endured a forgettable campaign in this year's IPL, finishing at the bottom of the table with just 4 wins from 14 matches and 10 losses.