Vice Captain of Team India, Hardik Pandya, has become a national hero in the last month, playing a key role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph over South Africa in Barbados. He bowled a superb final over to secure India's win. Despite receiving criticism as the Mumbai Indians captain during the IPL 2024 season, Pandya has redeemed himself and is now regarded as one of India's most beloved cricketers for his contributions to the national team's triumph.

Pandya delivered a standout performance with both bat and ball in the 2024 T20 World Cup. His exceptional skills on the grand stage were pivotal in ending India’s 11-year title drought. His stellar contributions earned him the title of India’s MVP in the tournament.

After a victory parade in Mumbai, Hardik Pandya returned to his hometown, Vadodara, where he attended a roadshow to celebrate India's T20 World Cup 2024 win. Hundreds of fans turned out to support him as he made his presence felt in an open bus, showcasing the immense love and admiration he has garnered from the nation.

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Talking about his performance in the T20 World Cup, Pandya made a significant impact for India in their T20 World Cup win. The all-rounder scored 144 runs at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 151.57 in six innings. His performance as a bowler was equally exceptional, bagging 11 wickets in 25 overs at an economy rate of 7.64.