Hardik Pandya made his long-awaited return to competitive cricket for India on Tuesday, December 9, in Cuttack against South Africa, marking his first match since September 26, 2025. He dazzled with an unbeaten 59 runs off just 28 balls, showcasing his explosive batting with 6 fours and 4 sixes. Not only did he shine with the bat, but he also contributed with the ball, taking one wicket for 16 runs in two overs, leading India to a commanding 101-run victory. After earning the Player of the Match award for his outstanding all-round performance in the series opener, Pandya is eager to deliver another stellar performance in the historic first-ever T20I at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

Scheduled for Thursday, December 11, this match presents Pandya with

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