Hardik Pandya takes a swing in MrBeast's challenge, wins big money for charity

Hardik Pandya won 100,000 US Dollars after beating MrBeast in a baseball home run challenge. The India all-rounder donated his winnings to charities supporting dogs in need and underprivileged children.Hardik Pandya was featured in a challenge video by Mr Beast. (Image: Instagram/@mrbeast)New Delhi,Nov 1, 2026 13:27 ISTHardik Pandya traded his cricket bat for a baseball bat and came away with a big win. The India all-rounder was featured in a video by popular content creator MrBeast, taking part in a baseball challenge against the internet sensation. Pandya not only emerged victorious but also won a whopping 100,000 US Dollars (Rs 94.9 lakh approx), which he decided to donate to charity.MrBeast, known for his elaborate challenges and large cash prizes, brought together some of the biggest sporting personalities from different disciplines for the video. Pandya was among the athletes featured, with the challenge revolving around hitting baseballs out of the park. The objective was simple: hit more home runs than the opponent.The Indian all-rounder rose to the occasion, getting the better of MrBeast to claim the prize money. However, rather than keeping the winnings, Pandya chose to put the money to a larger cause. The 33-year-old donated the entire amount to multiple charities working towards the welfare of dogs in need and underprivileged children.HARDIK'S TIME AWAYWhile Pandya has been making appearances outside cricket, his absence from the international game has been a talking point. The all-rounder last represented India in the 2026 T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. Since then, his only competitive outings have come in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians. Pandya last featured in a competitive match on May 24 during the IPL. He has since missed several international assignments, including India's home series against Afghanistan, which featured both ODIs and T20Is, as well as the subsequent tour of Ireland and England.His absence continued during the home ODI series against West Indies. Pandya is also set to miss India's ongoing tour of New Zealand, extending his spell away from international cricket. For now, the all-rounder has found a different way to make headlines. His appearance in MrBeast's challenge offered fans a glimpse of him taking on a sport outside his usual domain. More importantly, his decision to donate the prize ensured that the victory extended beyond the baseball challenge, with the money set to support charitable causes.- Ends