Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s 59-run knock against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday in the 1st T20I engagement between the sides powered the hosts to a total of 175/6.

Social media lauded the impact of the 32-year-old every time he steps on the field as fans and former players praised the all-rounder’s aura.

Former India player Mohammad Kaif posted, “ Hardik Pandya is India’s MVP, an asli impact player. With him in team India play with 12 players – good pacer, great finisher. How much india missed him."

Hardik Pandya is India’s MVP, an asli impact player. With him in team India play with 12 players – good pacer, great finisher. How much india missed him.— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 9, 2025

One user posted, “Bro so GOATed that there

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