A wiry young lad from a small town in Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his tattoos and peroxide highlights, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the modern-day Indian cricketer.
| Full Name Hardik Himanshu Pandya | Born October 11, 1993, Choryasi, Gujarat | Age 31y 178d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Medium fast | Playing Role Allrounder |
| RELATIONS KH Pandya (brother) | HEIGHT 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | HOBBIES Traveling, Listening to music |
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A wiry young lad from a small town in Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his tattoos and peroxide highlights, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the modern-day Indian cricketer. The all-rounder was propelled into the big stage after constant exposure to prime-time television in the form of the Indian Premier League. A deep voice to go with the confidence and energy, and showing no sign of playing it safe, Pandya is the modern icon of audacity in the Indian side. Having gone through the hard grind of domestic cricket, Pandya shot to fame when he was picked up by an IPL franchise – a license to make his talent well-known on the big stage.
As several youngsters do in the modern era, Pandya announced himself to the world during the IPL, portraying his swashbuckling ability to strike the ball, outstanding fielding, and some street-smart bowling that transcends the clichĂ© ‘just rolls his arm over’. He made the world sit up when he soaked in the pressure and came good in crunch situations, playing a pivotal role in the Mumbai franchise’s second title triumph, and winning two Man of the Match awards on his way. The Indian public and critics, who never fail to make comparisons, immediately had the inevitable question at the tip of their tongue: Had India found their first fast-bowling all-rounder since Kapil Dev?
Despite being predominantly noted for his explosive batting, Pandya is no slouch with the ball. In fact, it was his all-round skills which caught the attention of the T20 franchises during the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament culminating a national contract. Pandya’s merit was duly rewarded when he was named in India’s ODI squad for the home series against New Zealand in 2016. By this time, he had worked on his swing bowling skills, and was hitting the 140s regularly, troubling the batsmen with his nagging length. In fact, having been a part of the 2016 World T20, Pandya defended an equation reading ‘2 to win off 3’ against Bangladesh, bowling back of a length and short on a slow-ish wicket, and keeping India alive in the tournament as a result.
Pandya, though relatively new to the Indian team, has already proven his worth in ODIs with match-winning performances. He excels in sealing tight run-chases and accelerating when required, often dismantling bowlers with 20-run overs in pressure situations. As MS Dhoni transitions into a sheet-anchor role, Pandyaâs ability to complement Dhoniâs stability makes him indispensable. By batting around Dhoniâs calm approach, he can effectively finish games as his apprentice. However, while his technique suits ODIs, it may falter on challenging wickets. If Pandya aims to establish himself in Test cricket, he must refine his fundamentals to become more compact and solid against diverse conditions.
Pandyaâs bowling has shown remarkable improvement, adding another dimension to his game. He has mastered swing and identified the optimal pace and trajectory to extract maximum lateral movement off the ball. This evolution makes him a potent weapon, especially in conditions favoring seam and swing. His dual ability with bat and ball adds immense value to the team, making him a versatile all-rounder capable of turning matches in crucial moments. While his aggressive mindset remains an asset, balancing aggression with consistency will be key to sustaining success across formats. Pandyaâs growth could redefine his role as a modern-day all-rounder for India.
Regardless of whether Pandya becomes India’s next Kapil Dev, he certainly brings a much-needed balance to the side. If he stays grounded amidst all the glamour and shapes his game under the guidance of his seniors and coaches, greatness awaits him. As of right now, it will be fascinating to watch the exuberance of blending with the maturity that comes with experience as the nation looks up at this charismatic young talent in its quest for those elusive overseas wins.
After a grueling 2018, Pandya has come out a more mature cricketer, starting from his happy-go-lucky 93 in Cape Town, to his 5-for and half-century in India’s only win in the Test series against England. Pandya’s bowling, particularly in Tests, has come a long way, with his extra bounce from a back of a length, and particularly his ability to swing the ball away from the right-hander. Despite not bowling the best deliveries at times, he does seem to have an uncanny knack of dismissing set batsmen, perhaps even established batsmen. His batting, although extremely aggressive, still needs a lot of work as he continues to exhibit a single-dimensional, all-out attack mode to his batting – an approach that has often failed in more bowler-friendly conditions.
After a turbulent 2018 marked by glory and setbacks, Pandya faced a major setback during the Asia Cup due to a severe back injury, ruling him out of Australiaâs tour. His troubles worsened when a talk show controversy erupted, where he and KL Rahul faced backlash for misogynistic remarks. The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended them for tarnishing the sport’s image. Though the ban was lifted, the incident sparked intense scrutiny.
Amid internal board conflicts, Pandya returned for the ODI series against New Zealand, showcasing his value with crucial performances, especially with the ball and in the field. His resilience reinforced his role as a key player in Indiaâs lineup. With his ability to contribute as a fast-bowling all-rounder, Pandya fills a long-standing void left since Kapil Devâs era. As India gears up for the 2019 World Cup, his balance of aggression and skill makes him indispensable, provided he maintains focus and learns from past mistakes. For Pandya, the road ahead demands consistency, accountability, and a commitment to rebuilding trust both on and off the field.
Pandya was crucial in the 2019 World Cup as an auxiliary bowler, and made some handy contributions with the bat as well against Pakistan and England. However, India crashed out in the semis against New Zealand and post that World Cup exit came a tumultuous time in Pandyaâ life.
Workload management became an issue for the lanky all rounder, as he constantly picked up injuries and wasnât able to bowl his full quota of overs. He played the bulk of the 2021 IPL as a specialist batter and bowled sparingly in the 2021 T20 World Cup as well, as India crashed out in the group stages.
Pandya was dropped from the side and also suffered a back injury in that time period for which he had to go under the knife. The next few months saw the flashy all-rounder work massively on his fitness and diet. On his return, he looked a lot more muscular and war ready – Hardik Pandya 2.0 was upon us!
In 2022, Hardik Pandya was roped in by new franchise Gujarat Titans in the IPL and he was made skipper. He was a revelation as captain as he shared the new ball responsibilities with Shami, batted up the order and was an excellent man manager as well. Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their inaugural season, as Hardik Pandya claimed a three-fer in that final. In the 2023 season, Gujarat Titans reached the final and were only foiled by a Ravindra Jadeja masterclass as he scored 10 runs off the last two balls to snatch the final away for CSK.
Hardik’s best season as an allrounder was in IPL 2019, when he scored 402 runs at a strike rate of 191.41 and took 14 wickets in Mumbai’s title-winning campaign. In 2022, he was the highest run-scorer (487) for Titans as they won their maiden IPL title.
Alongside the successes he was achieving as a franchise captain, Hardik Pandya also seemed rejuvenated as an all-rounder. He seemed to easily manage bowling plenty of overs for his side and then aced the role of a finisher with the bat, becoming a vital cog in the Indian setup once again. Pandya played a crucial knock alongside Kohli in the 2022 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, as India resurrected an unlikely looking chase against their arch rivals. Pandya was top scorer in the semi-final against England as well.
In the 2023 World Cup, Hardik Pandya injured his ankle in a group game against Bangladesh and was ruled out of the tournament. That injury forced India to rejig their team composition, and many believe that Hardik Pandya was perhaps the missing link in that final where India lost to Australia.
In 2024, Mumbai Indians transferred Hardik Pandya back to the franchise and appointed him as captain, replacing the long-standing skipper Rohit Sharma. This decision turned him into public enemy number one, and fans booed and ridiculed him across stadiums, often including supporters of his own franchise.Pandya himself had a dismal IPL as Mumbai finished well outside the playoff positions.
A month or so later though Hardik Pandya had his day of reckoning as he was tasked with bowling the final over for India in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. He successfully defended 16 runs in that final over as India won an ICC trophy for the first time in 11 years. Hardik Pandya was serenaded back home after that trophy triumph, annulled of all his previous âsins.â
Hardik Pandya was a key part of the Indian setup in their 2025 Champions Trophy triumph as well. He partnered well with Shami as the only other seam bowling option and played some crucial cameos against New Zealand and Australia as India won a second ICC title in a span of 9 months.
Hardik Pandya Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 11 | 18 | 1 | 532 | 108 | 31.29 | 720 | 73.88 | 1 | 4 | 68 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| ODIs | 94 | 68 | 10 | 1904 | 92* | 32.82 | 1717 | 110.89 | 0 | 11 | 141 | 76 | 35 | 0 |
| T20Is | 114 | 90 | 25 | 1812 | 71* | 27.87 | 1279 | 141.67 | 0 | 5 | 135 | 95 | 54 | 0 |
| FC | 29 | 46 | 1 | 1351 | 108 | 30.02 | 2382 | 56.71 | 1 | 10 | 167 | 24 | 14 | 0 |
| List A | 118 | 88 | 15 | 2249 | 92* | 30.80 | 2118 | 106.18 | 0 | 13 | 161 | 86 | 47 | 0 |
| T20s | 290 | 253 | 73 | 5390 | 91 | 29.94 | 3809 | 141.50 | 0 | 21 | 397 | 287 | 140 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 11 | 19 | 937 | 528 | 17 | 5/28 | 6/50 | 31.05 | 3.38 | 55.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ODIs | 94 | 88 | 3460 | 3231 | 91 | 4/24 | 4/24 | 35.50 | 5.60 | 38.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 114 | 102 | 1817 | 2485 | 94 | 4/16 | 4/16 | 26.43 | 8.20 | 19.3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 29 | 39 | 2694 | 1486 | 48 | 5/28 | 8/91 | 30.95 | 3.30 | 56.1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| List A | 118 | 105 | 4330 | 3934 | 110 | 4/24 | 4/24 | 35.76 | 5.45 | 39.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 290 | 231 | 3949 | 5468 | 198 | 5/36 | 5/36 | 27.61 | 8.30 | 19.9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Hardik Pandya T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 140 | 130 | 41 | 2564 | 91 | 28.80 | 1767 | 145.10 | 0 | 10 | 192 | 137 | 71 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 140 | 96 | 1478 | 2225 | 72 | 5/36 | 5/36 | 30.90 | 9.03 | 20.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Hardik Pandya IPL Career Stats
Batting & Fielding Stats
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 140 | 41 | 2564 | 91 | 28.81 | 1767 | 145.10 | 0 | 10 | 192 | 137 | 71 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 28* | 39.00 | 33 | 118.18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 | 216 | 46 | 18.00 | 151 | 143.05 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 | 346 | 66 | 31.45 | 253 | 136.76 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 4 | 487 | 87* | 44.27 | 371 | 131.27 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | 127 | 40* | 14.11 | 112 | 113.39 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 5 | 281 | 60* | 35.12 | 157 | 178.98 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 6 | 402 | 91 | 44.66 | 210 | 191.42 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 29 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 4 | 260 | 50 | 28.88 | 195 | 133.33 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 9 | 250 | 35* | 35.71 | 160 | 156.25 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 | 44 | 9 | 6.28 | 63 | 69.84 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 112 | 61* | 22.40 | 62 | 180.64 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 140 | 1478 | 2225 | 72 | 5/36 | 30.90 | 9.03 | 20.53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 60 | 75 | 8 | 5/36 | 9.38 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 216 | 387 | 11 | 3/31 | 35.18 | 10.75 | 19.64 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 150 | 228 | 3 | 1/10 | 76.00 | 9.12 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 183 | 222 | 8 | 3/17 | 27.75 | 7.28 | 22.88 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 255 | 390 | 14 | 3/20 | 27.85 | 9.17 | 18.21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 256 | 381 | 18 | 3/24 | 21.16 | 8.92 | 14.22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 156 | 213 | 6 | 2/22 | 35.50 | 8.19 | 26.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 100 | 153 | 3 | 1/7 | 51.00 | 9.18 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 102 | 176 | 1 | 1/13 | 176.00 | 10.35 | 102.00 | 0 | 0 |
Debut and Last Matches of Hardik Pandya
Test Matches
Debut
Sri Lanka vs India at Galle – July 26 – 29, 2017
Last
England vs India at Southampton – August 30 – September 02, 2018
ODI Matches
Debut
India vs New Zealand at Dharamsala – October 16, 2016
Last
New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025
T20I Matches
Debut
Australia vs India at Adelaide – January 26, 2016
Last
India vs England at Wankhede – February 02, 2025
FC Matches
Debut
Baroda vs M. Pradesh at Vadodara – November 28 – 30, 2013
Last
Mumbai vs Baroda at Wankhede – December 14 – 17, 2018
List A Matches
Debut
Baroda vs Gujarat at Ahmedabad – November 08, 2014
Last
New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025
T20 Matches
Debut
Baroda vs Mumbai at Ahmedabad – March 17, 2013
Last
LSG vs MI at Lucknow – April 04, 2025
HARDIK PANDYA RECORDS
Hardik Pandya is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national cricket team and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
Some of his notable records and achievements include:
- Fourth Indian to be named player of the match on ODI debut.
- Most runs in a single over of a Test inning for India (26 runs).
- First Indian batsman to score a Test century just before lunch.
- Second Indian batsman to hit a fifty and pick up 4 wickets in ODIs.
- 6th highest strike rate in T20Is (115.59).
- First Indian to take 4 wickets and score above 30 runs in the same T20I match.
- 13th highest strike rate in a T20I inning (355.55).
- The 13th most wickets were taken as a bowler which was caught by a wicket-keeper in T20I (10).
- First Indian cricketer to hit a half-century and take a 4 wicket-haul in a single T20I inning.
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