Hardik Pandya smacked an unbeaten knock of 74 runs off 35 balls, packed with six fours and five sixes, and at strike rate of 211.43.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy witnessed thrilling matches with star performances. Bengal defeated Punjab, thanks to Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten century. Hardik Pandya's all-round heroics powered Baroda past Gujarat.

Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten century (100* off 49 balls) steered Bengal to a thrilling four-wicket victory over defending champions Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Bengal, reeling at 10/4, were rescued by Ahmed and Sudip Gharami's 110-run partnership.

India all rounder Hardik Pandya guided his domestic team Baroda to a five-wicket win over Gujarat in the first game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25

Hardik Pandya began Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a sensational performance, leading Baroda to a thrilling 5-wicket win over Gujarat. The world's top-ranked all-rounder hammered an unbeaten 74 off just 35 deliveries,

Representing Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Punjab, Shami conceded 46 runs in his four-over spell, claiming one wicket.Shami had recently marked his comeback to red-ball cricket during a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh,

The Bengal man Shami earlier made his red-ball return in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore and was impressive while picking up seven wickets.