Hardik Pandya's confident comeback: 'Crowd came to watch me bat'

• Hardik Pandya made a strong comeback after injury, scoring an unbeaten 59 and taking 1/16 in Cuttack.
• His performance helped India defeat South Africa by 101 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
• Pandya, named Player of the Match, expressed confidence, stating the crowd came to watch him bat.
• He emphasized his mindset of believing in himself and aiming to come back stronger, bigger, and better.
• Pandya also credited his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, for bringing positivity into his life.

Why It Matters: Pandya's strong comeback boosts India's T20 World Cup hopes.