Pandya's 59* rescues India to 175/6; SA needs 176 in 1st T20I at Cuttack.

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News18•09-12-2025, 21:15
Pandya's 59* rescues India to 175/6; SA needs 176 in 1st T20I at Cuttack.
- •Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 59 off 28 balls helped India reach 175/6 in the first T20I against South Africa.
- •India set South Africa a target of 176 runs in the first T20I at Cuttack.
- •Pandya rescued India after early wickets, smashing six fours and four sixes.
- •Lungi Ngidi was the top bowler for South Africa, taking 3/31.
- •Tilak Varma scored 26 and crossed 1000 T20I runs during his innings.
Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's crucial innings could determine India's series fate.
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