The first match of the T20 series between India and South Africa is being played in Cuttack, with Team India winning the toss and choosing to bat first. All-rounder Hardik Pandya delivered a stunning performance, scoring 59 runs in a blistering innings.
Sports News: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has once again captured the attention of the cricket world with his explosive batting. In the first T20 international match between India and South Africa in Cuttack, Hardik played a brilliant innings and achieved a notable milestone. During the match, he scored 59 runs in 28 balls, completing his 100 sixes in T20 international cricket, placing him alongside legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in an exclusive club.
Hardik’s Storming Performance in Cuttack T20I
In the match played in Cuttack, Team India was given the opportunity to bat first. Upon entering the middle order, Hardik Pandya adopted an aggressive approach and put pressure on the South African bowlers. He completed his half-century in just 25 balls and went on to score a blistering 59 runs in 28 balls. During this, six fours and four sixes came off his bat.
Thanks to Hardik’s rapid innings, India successfully posted a b score of 175 runs in 20 overs. In addition to him, Tilak Verma scored 26 runs in 32 balls, Axar Patel contributed 23 runs in 21 balls, and Abhishek Sharma scored 17 runs in 12 balls, providing valuable support.
Hardik’s Entry into the 100 Sixes Club
Hardik Pandya is now among the select Indian cricketers who have hit 100 or more sixes in T20 international cricket. This list already includes star batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Virat Kohli. Hardik has now become the fourth member of this elite club. Here’s a list of the top T20I batsmen in India for sixes hit:
- Rohit Sharma – 205 sixes
- Suryakumar Yadav – 155 sixes
- Virat Kohli – 124 sixes
- Hardik Pandya – 100 sixes
- KL Rahul – 99 sixes
This statistic indicates that Hardik is not only a reliable all-rounder but has also become one of India’s most dangerous finishers.
Hardik Pandya’s Statistics in T20 International Cricket
Hardik Pandya made his T20 international debut against Australia in 2016. Since then, he has quickly established himself as an important player for the Indian team. So far, he has represented India in 121 T20I matches. In bowling, Hardik has taken 100 wickets in 108 innings, with his best bowling figure of 16 runs and 4 wickets. His economy rate has been around 8.22, which is considered quite impressive in T20 cricket.
In batting, Hardik has scored 1919 runs at an average strike rate of over 141 in 95 innings. He has now scored six half-centuries, with a top score of 71 runs.
