Hardik Pandya Smashed a Century: The ICC T20 World Cup is still about a month away, but Indian players are working hard to prepare for the tournament and bring home the trophy. Before the T20 World Cup, Indian players are showcasing their talent in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
While Arshdeep Singh impressed with his bowling, all-rounder Hardik Pandya made the opposing team sweat with his batting. Hardik Pandya scored 34 runs in a single over in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. This spectacular innings delighted the fans.
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He played a century-making innings for his team, leading them to a good score. A video of his sixes is also going viral on social media, showing how he hit 5 sixes in 5 balls, creating a sensation.
Hardik Pandya’s Stormy Innings
Hardik Pandya has created a sensation with his century-making innings. He was playing his first match for Baroda against Vidarbha in this tournament. Baroda batted first, but their start wasn’t good. Baroda had lost 5 wickets for 71 runs, but Hardik Pandya not only stabilised the innings but also guided the team towards a big score.
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He played some big shots during his innings. In the 39th over, he completely unleashed himself against Parth Rekhade. He hit 5 sixes in the first five balls. He scored 34 runs in that over and completed his century in 68 balls. And Pandya’s storm continued.
He scored 133 runs off 87 balls, including 8 fours and 11 sixes. At one point, it seemed difficult for Baroda to even reach 100 runs. Thanks to Pandya’s explosive innings, Baroda managed to score 293 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs.
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Pandya’s form is a good sign.
Hardik Pandya’s return to form ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup is a positive sign for the Indian team. If Pandya continues in this form, it will benefit the team in the upcoming ICC tournament. The Indian cricket team is now focused on the ICC T20 World Cup, which is going to be very important. Pandya can prove to be a strong pillar for India in the middle order.

