Hardik Pandya's Explosive 75 Runs: 19-Ball Fifty, Nine Sixes Rock Rajkot!

• Hardik Pandya scored an explosive 75 runs off just 31 balls, including a 19-ball fifty, for Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• His destructive innings featured nine sixes and two fours, striking at an impressive 241.02 against Chandigarh at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
• Pandya formed a crucial 90-run partnership with Priyanshu Molia, who also contributed a century to Baroda's massive total of 391.
• Despite his batting prowess, concerns persist regarding his full bowling fitness, as he's not yet cleared for 10 overs.
• Pandya is part of India's T20 squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, a key preparation for the T20 World Cup.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's explosive batting signals strong form ahead of T20 World Cup, despite fitness concerns.