It was lunch on day 2 of India versus South Africa, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara had led the dogged fight through their defense before one went on to hit Rohit”s pads and India lost him. Post lunch India were bruised by some more blows, three, in particular, Pujara Ashwin and Saha went away in a jiffy.
Hardik Pandya doesn’t want to leave MI; here is why
Watching this from the other end was Hardik Pandya who started off vulnerably to Steyn and Rabada and in fact got dropped on 15 by Dean Elgar behind the stumps it was then Pandya decided to go for a counter attack, he started off by upsetting Philander”s rhythm by dancing down the track to him and got a boundary on the onside that got him going and Pandya didn”t look back at all.
SAvIND: Big Blow For South Africa; Dale Steyn ruled out of the remainder of Test series
There was a signature ramp shot above the wicketkeeper and shots around the ground that made everyone take notice, it was the kind of innings that should fill him with a lot of confidence as it came against perhaps one of the best bowling attacks in the world, as this 93 overrun a ball came against Steyn, Rabada, Philander, Morkel on a pitch which is still doing something and on which India”s top order more pronounced batsmen got blown away.
हार्दिक पांड्या कर रहे हैं इस एक्ट्रेस से डेट, क्या यह अफवाह तो नहीं ?
It came on the Great Kapil Dev”s birthday and what a tribute Hardik Pandya gave to India”s legendary allrounder by following this up with two wickets when India came out to bowl.
It was a terrific display of all-roundness in difficult conditions against a top class opponent and one which Hardik will never forget.
VIDEO: Have you watched Hardik Pandya hitting 34 runs in one over?
Well, the social media went into the buzz as well, with this innings various cricketing pundits shared the accolades that Hardik received from this innings by people around the globe.
It gave Indian cricket it”s first sight into what all-around potential Hardik Pandya can give to this Indian side especially overseas.
10 Amazing facts about Hardik Pandya
Here Is Twitter Reaction:
Hardik Pandya didnt just attack. This was a sensible, cleverly played innings. Has risen many notches as a player.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 6, 2018
One's stature as a player increases when one scores overseas and against an attack comprising Steyn, Rabada, Morkel & Philander when everyone else has struggled, Hardik Pandya shows how it is done. Privilege to watch that 93.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 6, 2018
Hardik Pandya's 93 reminds one of Kapil Dev's fabulous 129 against a rampaging Allan Donald at Port Elizabeth in 1992!#SAvIND
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 6, 2018
The thing about Hardik Pandya’s innings was that he played the unorthodox shots out of choice & not out of insecurity. Absolutely brilliant innings!👏👏👏#SAvIND#HardikPandya
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 6, 2018
Other Indian Batsmen : Bowl is swinging & bouncing , its very difficult to bat.
Hardik Pandya :#SAvIND #INDvSA #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/YPgXw5So7J
— Boring… (@graphicalcomic) January 6, 2018
Hardik Pandya reveals a very interesting story about what he did to save his car
Hardik Pandya now has more runs in one inning than total runs scored by Rohit Sharma in his entire career in SA (59).#SAvIND
— Akshay | Harry Brook Fan (@hankyy_pankyy) January 6, 2018
When Hardik Pandya enters the dressing room #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/uRD6MOAwd9
— The Lol Buddhu (@lolbuddhu) January 6, 2018
Ravi Shastri welcoming Hardik Pandya into the dressing room 👏🏻#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/2dOsyTMccN
— The Lol Buddhu (@lolbuddhu) January 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/949625340707594240
Well done @hardikpandya7 great intent,approach,fighting spirit.. This inn will give you lots of confidence..Good to see you r chipping in with ball as well by taking those 2 wickets.. keep going..guys let’s do it tom @BCCI #INDvSA
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 6, 2018
Great innings buddy @hardikpandya7
And of course the spell to conclude Day 2. Incredible !! Way to go boys #TeamIndia @BCCI #SAvIND
— Manish Pandey (@im_manishpandey) January 6, 2018
RCB द्वारा रिटेन किये जाने पर बहुत खुश हैं सरफराज, बोली यह बात
Hardik Pandya facing South African fast bowlers. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/MiG22vFF3y
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/MrShrikantK413/status/949615901157965826
https://twitter.com/iAbhishek_J/status/949630645881327617
It seems like Hardik Pandya playing Dandiya with South Africa!
😹
Amazing with bat and ball.— Anit Ghosh (@Indianit07) January 6, 2018
Well played #HardikPandya… Innings of very high pedigree 👏👏
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) January 6, 2018
VIDEO: अफ्रीका में किया कप्तान कोहली और शिखर धवन ने भांगड़ा डांस
https://twitter.com/theskindoctor13/status/949626216562110465
This Innings of Hardik Pandya will remember For Long Time #SAvIND
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) January 6, 2018
Hardik Pandya You Beauty ! What a brilliant knock. You’ve earned an extra Gulab Jamun today.💋💋💋 Love M. #ChefMeghna #INDvSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/3rDEUTuIH1
— Chef Meghna Kamdar 🇮🇳 (@MeghnaFoodMagic) January 6, 2018
– by Kashish Chadha
