In a heart-touching moment from Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025Baroda all-rounder hardik pandya Celebrated his dismissal by hugging the Gujarat spinner. Ravi BishnoiTransforming a regular wicket into a social media sensation.
Hardik Pandya celebrates his dismissal with Ravi Bishnoi
The incident unfolded during Baroda’s emphatic eight-wicket win over Gujarat at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad on December 4, 2025, where Gujarat were all out for 73 runs in 14.1 overs. Pandya, who was batting after scoring 10 runs with the help of two fours in six balls, tried to hit a match finishing shot on the ball of Bishnoi, but was out on the ball of the deep fielder. Arzaan Nagawaswalla.
As Pandya looked to score quick runs in the chase, Bishnoi’s leg-spin induced a mishit, leading to a massive celebration from the bowler. After his dismissal in the middle, Pandya paused, exchanged a high-five, then had a jubilant running hug with a delighted Bishnoi before walking away, much to the delight of fans across all platforms. The gesture underlined the camaraderie between India’s teammates amid domestic rivalry, with the clip quickly going viral and earning praise for the sportsmanship.
Gujarat’s innings faltered due to constant pressure from Baroda with the young fast bowler. Raj Limbani He took three wickets for five runs in 2.1 overs, including crucial breakthroughs, which led to the team’s collapse. Arya Desai He offered the lone resistance, scoring 22 runs in 15 balls with the help of three fours and a six. Hemang Patel 13 out of 18 pairs. atit sheth Both the Pandya brothers – Hardik and I contributed with two wickets for 14 runs each. Krunal-Taken one wicket each, which ensured that Gujarat’s batsmen were not able to form any major partnerships between run-outs and quick catches.
Here is the video:
A cute moment between Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi took the wicket of Hardik 10(6) Pandya in smart today
Gujarat was all out for 73 runs and Baroda achieved it with 8 wickets remaining
Ravi took both the wickets after taking 3 wickets for 13 runs in the last game pic.twitter.com/FR9s8EV3h8
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Baroda chased the target quickly and registered a spectacular win against Gujarat.
Baroda won by scoring 74 runs for two wickets in just 6.4 overs. Shashwat RawatHe scored unbeaten 30 runs in 19 balls with the help of six fours. Vishnu SolankiExplosive 27 runs in 15 balls with the help of four fours and one six. Baroda is now in third place in Group C with three wins in five matches, while Gujarat has the same number of wins but has slipped to fourth place. Hardik is proving match fitness after injury IndiaT20I series against South AfricaShifts focus from his recent SMAT exploits – including an unbeaten 77 against Punjab – to national duties.
The match, originally moved due to crowd issues with Hardik’s presence, highlighted the intensity of the SMAT as a proving ground for stars like these. Limbani earned player of the match honors for his flamboyant spell, while Bishnoi’s figures of 2 for 26 in 1.4 overs, which also included the wicket of Pandya, boosted Gujarat’s morale despite the defeat. Moments like these elevate T20 domestic cricket, combining competition with unbreakable team bonds.
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