what is the story
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya continues his sublime form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, the national 50-over competition. Hardik contributed to Baroda’s score of 391 against Chandigarh with a 31-ball 75. He played a counter-attacking knock after Baroda, who elected to bat first, were reduced to 123/4. Notably, Hardik smashed a ton (133) against Vidarbha in their last match. Here are the key statistics.
Counter Hit by Hardik
After a turbulent start, Baroda recovered well before being embroiled in another problem. Captain Krunal Pandya’s dismissal in the 21st minute brought his brother Hardik into the middle. Their fierce counter-attack propelled Baroda past 210 in 30 overs. He fell to Jagjit Singh for a 31-ball 75. Hardik hit only 2 fours and as many as 9 sixes.
Hardik takes three wickets
Later, Hardik started the process for Baroda with the ball. Interestingly, he was the only player who managed to bowl the full quota of 10 overs. Hardik took three wickets for 66 runs as Chandigarh perished for 242 in 40 overs.
A look at your statistics
Hardik, who will miss the impending ODI series against New Zealand at home, continues to make a mark in List A cricket. The star all-rounder now has 2,457 runs in 120 List A games at an average of over 32. His tally includes 14 half-centuries and a ton. Hardik also has 113 wickets, 91 of them in ODIs.
Hardik to miss next ODI series
Hardik will miss the impending ODI series against New Zealand. Although the all-rounder was not allowed to bowl 10 overs in a match, he did so against Chandigarh. He will be instrumental for India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.