Hardik Pandya hugs Ravi Bishnoi post-dismissal in viral moment; gives India big boost amid bowling crisis vs Proteas

Key Highlights

• The seasoned campaigner sent down a miserly four-over spell, conceding only 16 runs and removing Gujarat captain and opener Urvil Patel at a key moment.
• His discipline, control, and ability to build pressure underlined the form he has steadily been building in the tournament.
• Hardik Pandya attempted a big hit off Ravi Bishnoi but ended up holing out to Arzan Nagwaswalla.(X/Screengrab) Hardik’s showing was also a timely boost for the Indian camp ahead of the upcoming T20I series.
• With the current ODI bowling unit leaking runs in the first two games against South Africa, his sharp, disciplined spell in the SMAT came as a welcome reassurance for a side searching for stability and experience in the attack.
• Meanwhile, a light-hearted moment from Pandya’s innings also went viral on social media during Baroda’s modest 74-run chase on Thursday.