India’s dynamic all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, was spotted wearing a luxury watch during the team’s 2025 Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, February 23. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first.
As Hardik stepped up to bowl, many viewers noticed a striking and incredibly expensive timepiece on his wrist. Some fans quickly identified it as the Richard Mille RM 27-02 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, a rare luxury watch.
According to monochrome-watches.com, this exclusive model comes with a staggering price tag of 777,000€ (approximately ₹7,03,79,883). Limited to just 50 pieces, the watch was specially designed for tennis legend Rafael Nadal and features a manual winding tourbillon movement.
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Notably, Hardik Pandya is a passionate collector of luxury watches. He has been previously spotted wearing high-end timepieces such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Patek Philippe Nautilus ‘Phoenix,’ Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph, Richard Mille RM023, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph Rose Gold.
Hardik Pandya struck early, dismissing Babar Azam in the IND vs PAK 2025 Champions Trophy match
Pakistan opener Babar Azam started strong in the 2025 Champions Trophy clash against India, showcasing his form with five elegant boundaries. However, his innings was cut short in the ninth over when Hardik Pandya dismissed him.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan faced early setbacks towards the end of the powerplay, losing both openers—Babar Azam (23 off 26) and Imam-ul-Haq (10 off 26)—within six deliveries. The Indian bowlers maintained tight lines, building pressure on the opposition and restricting scoring opportunities.
However, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel steadied the innings, forming a vital partnership to rebuild Pakistan’s innings in this high-stakes encounter. As of the latest update, Pakistan stands at 121/2 after 28 overs, with Rizwan and Shakeel looking to accelerate.
A victory for India in this crucial match would secure their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy and boost their confidence for the knockout stage.
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