WATCH: Hardik Pandya enjoys a celebration with Ravi Bishnoi right after his own dismissal in SMAT 2025

In a heartwarming moment from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya celebrated his own dismissal by embracing Gujarat spinner Ravi Bishnoiturning a routine wicket into a social media sensation.

Hardik Pandya celebrates his dismissal with Ravi Bishnoi

The incident unfolded during Baroda’s emphatic eight-wicket victory over Gujarat at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad on December 4, 2025, where Gujarat crumbled to 73 all out in 14.1 overs. Pandya, batting on 10 off six balls with two boundaries, attempted a match-finishing lofted shot off Bishnoi’s bowling but holed out to deep fielder Arzan Nagwaswalla.​

As Pandya eyed quick runs in the chase, Bishnoi’s leg-spin induced the mishit, prompting the bowler’s signature arms-wide celebration. Spotting his dismissal mid-run, Pandya paused, exchanged a high-five, then shared a gleeful running hug with the delighted Bishnoi before strolling off, delighting fans across platforms.​ This gesture underscored the camaraderie between the India teammates amid domestic rivalry, with the clip rapidly going viral and earning praise for sportsmanship.

Gujarat’s innings imploded under relentless Baroda pressure, with young pacer Raj Limbani starring by snaring three wickets for five runs in 2.1 overs, including key breakthroughs that triggered a collapse. Arya Desai offered the lone resistance, smashing 22 off 15 balls with three fours and a six, while Hemang Patel added 13 off 18. Atit Sheth supported with two for 14, as both Pandya brothers—Hardik and Krunal—claimed a scalp each, ensuring Gujarat’s batter managed no substantial partnerships amid run-outs and sharp catches.​

Here’s the video:

A Cute moment between Hardik pandya and Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi got the wicket of hardik 10(6) pandya in smat today

Gujrat was allout for 73 and baroda chased it with 8 wickets in hand

Ravi took both wickets after taking 3/13 in last game pic.twitter.com/FR9s8EV3h8

— Sawai96 (@Aspirant_9457) December 4, 2025

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Baroda’s swift chase seals dominant win against Gujarat

Baroda romped home to 74 for two in just 6.4 overs, led by Shashwat Rawat‘s unbeaten 30 off 19 balls featuring six boundaries and Vishnu Solanki‘s explosive 27 off 15 with four fours and a six. Baroda now boasts three wins from five Group C outings, sitting third, while Gujarat holds the same tally but slips to fourth. Hardik, proving match fitness post-injury ahead of India‘s T20I series against South Africashifts focus from his recent SMAT exploits—including an unbeaten 77 versus Punjab—to national duties.​

The match, originally shifted due to crowd issues from Hardik’s presence, highlighted SMAT’s intensity as a proving ground for stars like these. Limbani earned Player of the Match honors for his fiery spell, while Bishnoi’s economical 2 for 26 in 1.4 overs, including Pandya’s scalp, boosted Gujarat’s spirits despite defeat. Such moments elevate T20 domestic cricket, blending competition with unbreakable team bonds.

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