Hardik Pandya wins Mr Beast's $100,000 baseball challenge, donates entire prize money to charity
Hardik Pandya won $100,000 in Mr Beast’s baseball challenge.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya defeated popular YouTuber Mr Beast in a $100,000 (approximately ₹94 lakh) baseball challenge. Hardik took part in the challenge alongside Indian YouTuber CarryMinati and several famous athletes from around the world.
The video, titled ‘Beat Professional Athlete, Win $100,000’, was uploaded on MrBeast’s YouTube channel on October 31. It also featured popular sporting names such as basketball star LeBron James, footballer Erling Haaland, gymnast Simone Biles and basketball player Caitlin Clark.
Hardik took part in a baseball home-run challenge against Mr Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson. CarryMinati, whose real name is Ajey Nagar, was also present during the challenge and supported the Indian all-rounder.
Interestingly, Hardik revealed that he had never played baseball before. However, that did not stop him from putting up a good performance. He hit three balls out of the stadium and defeated Mr Beast to win the $100,000 prize.
Hardik Pandya donates entire $100,000 prize money to charity
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Hardik’s decision after winning the challenge also caught attention. Instead of keeping the prize money, the Indian all-rounder decided to donate the entire amount to charity.
The money was given to ADAPT and Community Streeties India. The organisations work to support people in need and animals. Community Streeties India is involved in the care and welfare of stray dogs.
Meanwhile, Hardik has not played competitive cricket since the IPL 2026 season due to injury . His last international appearance came in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The 32-year-old is currently recovering at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. As per reports, he could start jogging again in November as part of his recovery.
Hardik is expected to return to competitive cricket in IPL 2027, which is likely to begin in March next year.
How much money did Hardik Pandya win in MrBeast’s baseball challenge?
Hardik Pandya won $100,000, approximately ₹94 lakh, after defeating MrBeast in a baseball challenge.
Who featured alongside Hardik Pandya in MrBeast’s video?
Indian YouTuber CarryMinati featured alongside Hardik. The video also included athletes such as LeBron James, Erling Haaland, Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark.
When will Hardik Pandya return to competitive cricket?
Hardik is expected to return to competitive cricket during IPL 2027 after recovering from his calf injury.
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