IND vs SA: India are unbeaten so far but the real test starts now. Hardik is ‘Game-Changer’According to Paranjape, Hardik Pandya is the player who lifts this Indian side to another level. He scored 87 runs at a strike rate of 155 and picked up five wickets at an economy of 7.9. Until the end of the 2024 World Cup, his strike rate hovered around 134 against pace and spin. He’s taken four wickets in three league games at an economy rate of six and a strike rate of 13.5.

Source: News 24 February 21, 2026 14:17 UTC