Pandya, who did not feature in Baroda's initial squad at the start of the tournament, is finally going to make his first appearance this season. He recently played in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he helped Baroda reach the semi-finals but lost to the eventual champions Mumbai.
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Earlier, Pandya was expected to be available from the knockout stage of the tournament. But his availability from the group stage will significantly boost Baroda's chances of making it to the next stage.
— Vijay Tagore (@vijaymirror) December 21, 2024
Hardik Pandya's first 50-over game in a while
This will be Hardik Pandya's first 50-over match since the ODI World Cup 2023. The allrounder got unfortunately injured during the tournament's group stage match against Bangladesh in Pune.
His absence midway through the tournament cost India in the final when they lost to Australia in the summit clash in a heartbreaking manner. India struggled to find those crucial overs which Pandya used to provide earlier.
Big boost for India's Champions Trophy campaign
Since the ODI World Cup, he has only played cricket in the T20 Format. He has played a total of 38 T20s, which includes domestic, international, and IPL matches. During this period, he played a vital role in India's win in the T20 World Cup 2024.
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