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Hardik Pandya Smashes Maiden List A Hundred, Hits Five Sixes in an Over for 133 in VHT

The Baroda all-rounder’s statement knock advances his T20 World Cup build‑up, with selectors resting him from New Zealand’s ODIs.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya hit his maiden List A century over 11 years since his debut in the format, smashing a 68-ball ton in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26.
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Overview

  • Pandya reached his first List A century in 68 balls for Baroda against Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, batting at No. 7.
  • He tore into the 39th over from Parth Rekhade for 34 runs, striking five consecutive sixes followed by a four.
  • He finished with 133 off 93 balls, including 11 sixes and eight fours, as Baroda posted 293 for nine.
  • The innings came in his first domestic 50‑over appearance of the 2025/26 season after returning in India’s T20Is against South Africa.
  • Selectors have asked him to skip the New Zealand ODIs, with the ongoing VHT and the upcoming NZ T20Is framed as preparation for the February 2026 T20 World Cup.