Wed Nov 27 14:03:42 UTC 2024: ## Vijay Shankar Hammers Hardik Pandya in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
**Indore:** Vijay Shankar, the recently acquired Chennai Super Kings all-rounder, delivered a stunning performance against Hardik Pandya’s Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday. Shankar smashed 42 runs off just 22 balls, including three sixes off Pandya himself, contributing significantly to Tamil Nadu’s impressive 221/6.
Pandya, who bowled three overs, conceded 44 runs without taking a wicket, a performance that has generated considerable buzz on social media. Many users joked about Shankar’s success against his former Gujarat Titans captain.
Tamil Nadu’s innings was powered by strong contributions from N Jagadisan (57 runs) and Shahrukh Khan (39 runs). Jagadisan and Baba Indrajit (25) put on a 44-run opening partnership, followed by a 70-run stand between Jagadisan and Bhupathi Kumar (28).
While Pandya’s Baroda will be looking to recover in their next match, Shankar’s explosive performance serves as a significant highlight of the tournament and a promising sign for his new IPL franchise.
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