Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is on the brink of creating a historic milestone as India take on South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series in Mullanpur. After a match-winning performance in the Cuttack opener, the Indian all-rounder stands just one wicket away from an unprecedented achievement, one that no Indian has managed in the history of T20Is.
The Men in Blue began the series brilliantly, securing a 101-run victory in Cuttack despite losing the toss on a dew-affected surface. The conditions initially looked challenging for batting, but Pandya single-handedly lifted India to a strong total. His all-round brilliance guided the team to a dominant win and put the hosts 1-0 ahead in the series.
The second match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where the Suryakumar Yadav-led team will look to extend their lead. The 32-year-old currently has 99 wickets in T20Is, and if he claims one more in the second match, he will become the first Indian cricketer ever to achieve the double of 1000 plus runs and 100 wickets in this format.
