IPL relives MI star Hardik Pandya's explosive 34-ball 91 vs KKR in 2019; watch video

Indian Premier League (IPL) has, over years, provided a platform for lesser-kwn talents to make a mark on big st. Team India stars including likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Yuzvendra Chahal made a name for mselves with ir performances in IPL before earning national team call-up. Hardik Pandya has been one of biggest finds from cash-rich league, with pace-bowling all-rounder having established himself as a vital cog in both Team India and Mumbai Indians setup. 

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IPL throwback: Hardik Pandya's blitzkrieg against Kolkata Knight Riders last season 

On his day, Hardik Pandya is one of most destructive batsmen in sport and Kolkata Knight Riders were on receiving end of his hitting prowess when two teams clashed at Eden Gardens last season. After Andre Russell had propelled  home side to a staggering 232 in ir 20 overs and Mumbai Indians were in all sorts of trouble, Hardik Pandya walked in to bat. Needing more than 15 runs an over to win, Baroda all-rounder joined Kieron Pollard at crease in ninth over. In an audacious display of power-hitting, Hardik Pandya smashed  KKR bowlers to all parts of ground in one of greatest IPL innings.

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all-rounder reached his half-century in just 17 deliveries but was soon running out of partners at or end. Pandya continued to attack and rekindled Mumbai Indians' hopes of winning game, before miscuing a big shot which contributed in his dismissal. Pandya was dismissed for a 34-ball 91, having hit six fours and nine sixes, at an unbelievable strike-rate of 267.64. effort remains Hardik Pandya's highest score in his IPL career. 2019 IPL season was most productive for 26-year-old, having scored 402 runs and picked up 14 wickets helping Mumbai Indians to a record fourth IPL win. 

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IPL 2020 dates: When does IPL begin?

IPL 2020 season was originally scheduled to begin in March but was subsequently postponed owing to COVID-19 pandemic. However, after a four-month delay, IPL 2020 dates were anunced by BCCI, with tournament all set to be played in UAE. mega-league will kick off on September 19, with final scheduled to be played on vember 8. All matches will be played behind closed doors as COVID-19 threat looms large. 

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