A surprising surge of fan enthusiasm surrounding Hardik Pandya prompted organizers to relocate Baroda’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Gujarat from the modest Gymkhana Ground to the expansive Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. This decision was made after large crowds formed around the teams, raising security concerns that the original venue was ill-equipped to manage.

Officials noted that the attendance far exceeded typical figures for a domestic T20 match, particularly near the team hotel, practice area, and ticket counters. With Hardik making his return to competitive cricket after a two-month hiatus, organizers expected heightened interest, but not to this extent. A senior official stated that the decision to shift the match was made to "ensure safety

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