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Hardik Pandya scored a strong century against Vidarbha in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, fans went crazy.

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In a high-voltage elite Group B clash Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 At Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. Baroda faced with Vidarbha Vidarbha captain on 3rd January Harsh Dubey After winning the toss, they decided to bowl first, setting the stage for batting under clear skies. Due to Baroda’s star all-rounder, the match turned into a spectacle in no time. hardik pandya Delivered a match-defining performance, leading his team to a strong score

Vidarbha stunned by Hardik Pandya’s explosive century

Pandya came to the crease when Baroda were 71-5 after 19.1 overs after initial shocks from Vidarbha’s fast bowlers. Yash Thakur And Nachiket BhuteFearlessly, the Indian all-rounder steers the ship with brother Krunal Pandya (23 out of 50), made an important partnership of 65 runs for the sixth wicket. Pandya scored quickly and completed his half-century before launching a powerful attack against the left-arm spinner in the 39th over. Parth Rekhade.

Needing 34 runs to reach three figures of 66 off 62 balls, Pandya hit five consecutive sixes – long-on, cover, mid-wicket and beyond – before restricting the over to 34 runs with a boundary through point. Order: 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 4. Fans went wild online, flooding social media with clips of the attack and calling it one of the most memorable overs in domestic cricket. This first List A century came in just 68 balls

Soon after, Pandya was out after scoring 133 runs in 92 balls (8 fours, 11 sixes, SR 144.57). Atharva Tayde Thakur all out at 258-8 in 45.2 overs. Vishnu Solanki (17 of 26) and late bloomers Mahesh Pithiya (14 of 18*) and Karan Umatt (13* off 11) pushed Baroda to 293-9 (RR 5.86) in 50 overs. Thakur was brilliant with 4-64, while Rekhade (2-80) had to face punishment.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Baroda maintains fighting total against Vidarbha in VHT 2025-26

Baroda’s innings did not start well. Amit Pasi Whereas, fell for a duck Nitya Pandya Reached 15 before Bhute struck early. the deeper the fall Priyanshu Molia (16), atit sheth (21), Jitesh Sharma (9) And Krunal departed, leaving them struggling at 71-5. Only 43 runs were scored in the powerplay, but Pandya’s counter-attack changed the momentum. Important partnerships of 45 runs with Solanki and 77 runs with him. Raj Limbani (10) Despite nine wickets falling, Baroda were restricted to 93-9.

Vidarbha now face a tough challenge on the flat track of fast and bouncy Rajkot. Pandya’s aggressive performance not only boosted Baroda’s semi-final hopes in the domestic 50-over showpiece, but also gave an indication of his peak form ahead of India’s white-ball commitments including the 2026 T20 World Cup. Supporters chanted his name long after stumps, making this innings the highlight of VHT 2025-26.

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