‘I really believe in myself’: Calm Hardik Pandya makes maximum impact vs SA

Hardik Pandya’s composed 59 off 28 balls in the first T20I against South Africa highlighted his crucial role in India’s white-ball setup. Returning from injury, Pandya displayed a calm demeanor, stabilizing the innings and providing much-needed power hitting in the middle order. His ability to absorb pressure and bat with a high strike rate without compromising team needs was evident.