WATCH | Abhishek Sharma Fan Breaches Security During SMAT, Gets Selfie With Punjab Captain

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The SMAT match on Tuesday between Baroda and Punjab is a high-profile clash for obvious reasons. The Elite Group C game is taking place at the Uppal stadium in Hyderabad. Spotlight is on Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma from the start of the game. After a fan breached security to get a selfie with Pandya, an Abhishek fan did the same when Baroda came out to defend a mammoth 223. 

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The fan sprinted in straight towards Abhishek. Then he pulled out his phone and posed for a selfie. It was heartwarming to see Abhishek oblige before the security personnel stepped in and took the fan away. Here is the clip that is now going viral. 

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Earlier in the day, Abhishek came good with the bat as he smashed a breathtaking 18-ball 50. His fiery knock was laced with five fours and four sixes. Abhishek's batting set the tone for the Punjab side, who ended up scoring a mammoth 222 for eight. Anmolpreet Singh was the top-scorer with 69 off 32 balls. 

Allrounder Hardik Pandya had a day to forget on his comeback to competitive cricket. He conceded 52 runs in his quota of four overs. He picked up a wicket as well. 

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Can Baroda Gun Down 222? 

It will be difficult, but not impossible as Baroda have a few dangerous hitters in their ranks as well. At the time of filing the copy, Baroda are very much on track to chase this down. They are 158 for two in 14 overs. Pandya and Shivalik Sharma are in the middle and both of them have got their eye in. Punjab need to break this partnership to keep their hopes alive in the SMAT game.