#5 Hardik Pandya's 93 runs off 95 balls in the first test
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When Hardik Pandya came to the crease in the first innings of the first test, India were tottering at 76 for 5 and were still trailing by 210 runs. South Africa was looking to take a big lead, just then Pandya scored a quick-fire 93 runs off 95 balls making a brilliant counterattack. He put the South African bowlers on the back foot and got India back in the game. He was involved in a 99 runs partnership with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, which showed his ability to bat with the lower-order. Even though India lost the test, his fearless approach gave the side the confidence that they can bat on tough South African pitches.
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