T20I
Hardik Pandya hits 100th T20I six in India-South Africa opener
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Hardik Pandya reached a milestone in the first T20I against South Africa at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium by smashing his 100th six in international T20 cricket. Suryakumar Yadav struggled, scoring 12 runs off 11 balls before being dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. The match sparked debates on batting order consistency for the Indian team.
With the series already secured at 3-0, India heads into the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, focusing on giving opportunities to key players like Sanju Samson. The match at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium offers a chance for rotations amid New Zealand's struggles.
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India aims to seal the T20I series against South Africa in the fourth match at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on December 17. With Jasprit Bumrah's participation uncertain, the team relies on its strong bowling attack shown in the previous game. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill face pressure to regain form ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.