Hardik Pandya Beats MrBeast, Gives $100,000 Prize to Charity

Cricketer Hardik Pandya beat YouTuber MrBeast in a baseball home-run challenge to win $100,000, then directed the prize to charity, according to an account of the contest in MrBeast’s video. The challenge required the first competitor to hit three home runs. Pandya took an early lead before MrBeast levelled the score, and Pandya secured the win with his third home run. Reports said the prize was divided between ADAPT and Community Streeties India. ADAPT works with people with disabilities, while Community Streeties India is an animal-welfare organisation, according to reports describing the recipients. One account said the donation would support dogs in need and underprivileged children; the other reports named the two organisations but did not specify how the funds would be allocated between them. The prize was reported as $100,000, also described in reports as approximately 95 lakh rupees. One report gave a different rupee conversion, but the dollar amount was consistent across the accounts. Pandya, an India allrounder known for cricket, was described as having no prior experience playing baseball. The video brought together athletes from several sports, including basketball...