Hardik Pandya achieved a significant milestone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring his first List A century with a blistering 133 off 92 balls, including 34 runs in one over. This performance comes after a long break from ODIs due to injury, with his last international match in the format being the 2025 Champions Trophy final. Pandya's century, his first in the 50-over format in this tournament, sends a strong message to selectors ahead of the India vs. New Zealand series.