6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6…: Hardik Pandya goes berserk in Vijay Hazare Trophy, punishes bowlers, scores…
If you’ve been wondering whether Hardik Pandya still has that “X-factor,” his recent run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy should put those doubts to bed. On Thursday, Baroda’s star all-rounder turned the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot into his own personal hitting range, dismantling Chandigarh’s bowling attack with the kind of ease that’s almost scary.
Coming in at No. 6 during Baroda’s final Elite Group B clash, Hardik didn’t just play an innings; he sent a message. He blazed his way to 75 runs off just 31 balls, a knock fueled by a staggering nine sixes. What’s even more impressive is how he shifted gears. He took a moment to get his eyes in, but once he did, he reached his fifty in a lightning-fast 19 deliveries. We’re talking about a strike rate north of 240 in a 50-over game, that’s T20 mode on steroids.
🚨 Hardik Pandya’s madness in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Runs – 75
Balls – 31
Fours – 2
Sixes – 9
SR – 242Bro is bashing domestic bowlers like some gully kids, bro shouldn’t be allowed to play the domestic cricket 😭🔥pic.twitter.com/69lThnyEzX
— TEJASH 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan) January 8, 2026
Turning the Tide
It wasn’t just mindless hitting, though. Baroda had stumbled early on, and they needed someone to steady the ship while keeping the scoreboard moving. Hardik found a perfect partner in Priyanshu Moliya, who anchored the other end with a solid century (113). The duo stitched together a 90-run stand for the fifth wicket, a partnership that effectively took the wind out of Chandigarh’s sails and put Baroda firmly in control.
A Season of Dominance
This isn’t just a one-off “day at the office” for Hardik. Just a few days ago, he absolutely tore into Vidarbha, smashing a 68-ball century on his way to a career-best 133. That innings was legendary for one over in particular where he went 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 4 against spinner Parth Rekhade. You don’t see that every day.
Even though Baroda didn’t get the win in that Vidarbha game, Hardik’s individual form is a massive green flag for the national selectors. With the white-ball season in full swing and a big year of international cricket ahead, seeing him bat with this much freedom and power is exactly what Indian fans want to see.
Baroda eventually finished their innings today at a massive 391, thanks also to some late-order fireworks from Jitesh Sharma (73 off 33). But the headline remains the same: Hardik Pandya is fit, firing, and looks ready to take on anyone.