Hardik Pandya's 59* saves India, Gambhir's reaction steals show

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Moneycontrol•09-12-2025, 22:36
Hardik Pandya's 59* saves India, Gambhir's reaction steals show
- •Hardik Pandya scored an unbeaten 59 runs off 28 balls in the 1st T20I against South Africa.
- •His innings helped India reach 175/6 after early wickets.
- •Pandya became the fourth Indian to hit 100 sixes in Twenty20 Internationals.
- •Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav gave him a standing ovation for his performance.
- •Former batsman Robin Uthappa praised Pandya's "blinder" innings, stating he saved India.
Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's comeback performance saved India and set a new milestone.
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