Star Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's comeback from injury drew major attention during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Baroda and Punjab in Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 2. A fan breached security at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and ran onto the field to meet the all-rounder.
Notably, this outing is his first match since getting injured during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 game against Sri Lanka. His presence in domestic cricket is crucial for Team India ahead of the five-match T20I series against South Africa starting on December 9. Pandya worked hard on regaining full match rhythm.
Hardik Pandya was opening the bowling for Baroda under his brother Krunal Pandya's captaincy when an unexpected moment happened. Punjab's openers Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh were at the crease as Hardik started his spell.
