Wed Nov 27 15:46:07 UTC 2024: ## Baroda Edges Out Tamil Nadu in Thrilling Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Match
**Indore:** Baroda pulled off a thrilling last-ball victory against Tamil Nadu in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match on Wednesday. Chasing a challenging 222, Baroda reached the target thanks to a stunning display of power hitting from Hardik Pandya.
Tamil Nadu, batting first, posted a formidable 221/7, with Narayan Jagadisan top-scoring with 57 and Vijay Shankar contributing an unbeaten 42. Shahrukh Khan also played a significant role with 39 runs.
Baroda’s chase was ignited by Pandya’s explosive innings. He smashed 69 runs off just 30 balls, including a breathtaking 29-run over off Gurjapreet Singh, the Chennai Super Kings’ ₹2.2 crore buy. The over featured four sixes and a four, with three consecutive sixes to start. While Pandya’s dismissal brought some tension, Baroda managed to clinch victory in the final ball.
The match was a display of attacking cricket from both sides. Interestingly, in the first innings, Vijay Shankar had hit three sixes in an over bowled by Pandya himself, setting the tone for the exciting contest. The nail-biting finish ensured a memorable encounter in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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