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Hardik Pandya makes blockbuster return in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; Abhishek Sharma left scratching his head

December 2, 2025

Hardik Pandya made a triumphant return to competitive cricket, leading Baroda to a seven-wicket victory over Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This match marked his first appearance since suffering an injury during the Asia Cup 2025, and he received significant attention from fans, including an incident where a fan invaded the pitch to take a selfie with him.

Hardik Pandya smashed 77 runs off 42 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Credit: Hindustantimes

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Hardik Pandya returned to competitive cricket after over two months out due to injury.
He scored an unbeaten knock, helping Baroda defeat Punjab by seven wickets.
This match was held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Pandya's injury was sustained during the Asia Cup 2025, and he began rehabilitation in mid-October.
A fan invaded the pitch to take a selfie with Pandya during the match.

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Hardik Pandya makes blockbuster return in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; Abhishek Sharma left scratching his head

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