New Delhi: Hardik Pandya played a stunning knock of 63 off just 25 deliveries in Ahmedabad against South Africa guiding India to a 30-run win in the final T20I of the five-match series. His innings proved crucial in sealing the series 3–1. The knock featured the second-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian which he smashed in just 16 balls second only to Yuvraj Singhs 12-ball half-century at the inaugural ICC Mens T20 World Cup in 2007. Hardik Pandya reflected on his milestone after the match During the post-match presentation Player of the Match Hardik spoke about the milestone and said No I actually didnt know (he has the second fastest fifty for India) until I got out and went back. Our social media guys told me I was the second-fastest. My first reaction was Ah I missed the top spot! But happy that Yuvi pa holds that record. Hardik along with Tilak Varma stitched a 105 runs partnership off just 44 balls to help India reach a massive total of 231. His outstanding knock included five fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 252. Hardik Pandya said he was prepared beforehand to play a fearless knock Today I just felt it. I actually told my partner beforehand that I was going to step out first ball and try to hit it for six. I was confident it would come off. The situation suited my style; I backed myself and it worked. I took a calculated risk and thankfully it went my way. I’ve always enjoyed the challenge. No matter how many setbacks you face the aim is to come back stronger better and make a bigger impact. When it all comes together it feels satisfying. But the journey continues - the preparation the planning the hard work never stops he added.