Hardik Pandya and Vijay Shankar Shine in Thrilling Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Clashes

Hardik Pandya's explosive 69 guides Baroda to a last-ball win, while Vijay Shankar impresses with power-hitting against the India all-rounder.

Hardik Pandya smashed 69 off 30 balls, including seven sixes, to lead Baroda to a dramatic chase of 222 against Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Vijay Shankar hit Hardik Pandya for three consecutive sixes during Tamil Nadu's innings, showcasing his power-hitting abilities with a quick 42 off 22 balls.
Baroda's victory propelled them to the top of the Group B points table in the domestic T20 tournament, continuing their strong performance in the competition.
Shreyas Iyer justified his INR 26.75 crore IPL auction price with a match-winning 71 off 39 balls for Mumbai, helping them chase down 172 against Maharashtra.
Hardik Pandya became the first Indian cricketer to achieve the milestone of 5,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 cricket during his stellar performances in the tournament.