Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya lit up the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He smashed 4 sixes in a single over in Baroda’s match against Tripura.
Hardik Pandya’s Explosive Knock
On Friday (November 29), at Holkar Stadium in Indore, Hardik Pandya of Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showed his batting skill against Tripura. The 31-year-old Indian all-rounder played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win. He scored an electrifying 47 runs off just 23 balls.
Hardik Pandya was on fire again 🔥🔥
The Baroda all-rounder went berserk smashing 6⃣,6⃣,6⃣,4⃣,6⃣ in an over on his way to a whirlwind 47(23) against Tripura 🙌🙌#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) November 29, 2024
Coming in at No. Pandya hit three boundaries and five towering sixes. Four of the sixes came in a single over from Tripura spinner Parvez Sultan.
Key Over Breakdown:
Over: 10th
Bowler: Parvez Sultan
Runs Scored: 28
Shots Played:
1st Ball: Six
3rd Ball: Six
4th Ball: Six
5th Ball: Four
6th Ball: Six
This explosive over brought Baroda closer to their modest 110-run target. However, Pandya fell just short of a well-deserved half-century. He was dismissed on 47 by MB Mura Singh in the 11th over.
Hardik Pandya’s Red-Hot Form
Pandya’s current run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has been nothing short of sensational. Over four matches, he has accumulated 231 runs, placing him at No. 2 on the tournament’s highest run-scorer list.
Performance Highlights in the Tournament:
Baroda vs Gujarat: 74* (35 balls) – [ November 23 ]
Baroda vs Uttarakhand: 41* (21 balls) – [ November 25 ]
Baroda vs Tamil Nadu: 69 (30 balls) – [ November 27 ]
Aside from his batting, Pandya has taken 2 wickets in 4 matches with the ball.
Pandya’s form is a promising sign for Baroda as they eye a deep run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His aggressive batting and reliable bowling make him a top player in the domestic circuit.
As the tournament progresses, both fans and selectors will watch Pandya closely. He has shone on the biggest stages, including as India’s T20 captain.