1st T20I: I put the nation first, that’s my biggest USP, says Pandya

IANS | December 9, 2025 11:47 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the star of the show in the team’s 101-run win over South Africa on Tuesday here at the Barabati Stadium, and he said that he felt satisfied that his hard work paid off. The Men in Blue put on a dominating performance and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series to kick off their T20 World Cup preparations on a high.

1st T20I: Idea was to hit the seam as hard as possible, says Arshdeep Singh

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:50 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) Arshdeep Singh spoke in depth about his mindset and strategy when he took the new ball in the powerplay during India’s win against South Africa in the first T20I here at the Barabati Stadium and said that his aim was to hit the seam and "get as much purchase off the wicket."

1st T20I: Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten 59 powers India to 175

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:01 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) Hardik Pandya was the star of the show as the host managed to post 175 runs on the board, riding on the all-rounder’s unbeaten half-century, against South Africa in the first T20I of the five-game series here at the Barabati Stadium.