Hardik Pandya facts for kids
Pandya in 2024
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Hardik Himanshu Pandya
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| Born | 11 October 1993 Surat, Gujarat, India |
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| Nickname | Kung Fu Pandya, Hairy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 289) | 26 July 2017 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 30 August 2018 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 215) | 16 October 2016 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 19 October 2023 v Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 33 (formerly 11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 58) | 26 January 2016 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 15 November 2024 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 33 (formerly 11, 228) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012/13–present | Baroda | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2021, 2024–present | Mumbai Indians (squad no. 33) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Gujarat Titans (squad no. 33) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 13 September 2023
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Hardik Himanshu Pandya (born 11 October 1993) is a famous Indian cricketer. He plays for the Indian cricket team. Hardik is an all-rounder, which means he is good at both batting and bowling.
He bats right-handed in the middle of the batting order. He bowls right-arm medium-fast deliveries. Many people think he is one of the best all-rounders in white-ball cricket today.
Pandya has played for India in all three types of international cricket: Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I). He is the captain of the Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also plays for his home team, Baroda, in Indian domestic cricket.
He was the vice-captain of the Indian team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup. In the final match, he bowled the last over, helping India win the trophy.
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Early Life and Cricket Start
Hardik Pandya was born on 11 October 1993 in Choryasi, Surat, Gujarat, India. When he was five, his father, Himanshu Pandya, moved the family to Vadodara. This move was to help Hardik and his brother get better cricket training.
His father enrolled both Hardik and his brother, Krunal Pandya, in Kiran More's cricket academy. The family did not have much money. They lived in a rented apartment and used a second-hand car to get to the cricket ground. Hardik stopped school after ninth grade to focus completely on cricket.
Hardik did very well in junior cricket. His brother, Krunal, said that Hardik "won a lot of matches single-handedly" for his club team. Hardik once said that he was left out of state teams because he was "just an expressive child" who showed his feelings openly.
His father shared that Hardik used to be a leg spinner until he was 18. He started fast bowling because his coach, Sanath Kumar, told him to.
Playing in India
Pandya has played for the Baroda cricket team since 2013. He helped Baroda win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2013–14 season. In January 2016, he hit 86 runs not-out, including eight sixes. This helped Baroda win against Vidarbha cricket team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Indian Premier League Journey
Hardik Pandya played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL from 2015 to 2021. In one important match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored 61 runs off just 31 balls. This helped Mumbai Indians win and stay in the playoffs. He was named man of the match for his performance.
Before the IPL 2022 auction, Mumbai Indians released Pandya. The new team, Gujarat Titans, then picked him and made him their captain. He led Gujarat to win their first IPL title in 2022. This made him the first captain since Shane Warne in 2008 to win the title in the team's first year.
In IPL 2023, Pandya led the Gujarat Titans to the final again. However, they lost to Chennai Super Kings in a close match.
IPL 2022 Success
Hardik Pandya had an amazing season in the 2022 IPL. He showed great leadership and all-round skills. As captain of the new Gujarat Titans, he led them to win their first IPL title. He did well with both bat and ball, and as a smart leader.
Pandya was bought by the Gujarat Titans for ₹15 crore and became captain. Many wondered about his fitness and if he would bowl well. But his calm and smart leadership was key to the Titans' success. He took responsibility for losses and gave credit to his team for wins. This helped build a strong team.
As a batsman, Pandya changed his style. He became a middle-order player who built innings, instead of just hitting big shots. He scored 487 runs in the tournament. His average was 44.27, and his strike rate was 131.27. He played important innings, like 87 runs off 52 balls against Rajasthan Royals. He also scored 62 runs off 47 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His ability to stay at the crease and then hit fast was very important for the Titans.
Pandya also bowled very well again. He took 8 wickets in the tournament. His best bowling was 3 wickets for 17 runs in the final against Rajasthan Royals. He took the important wickets of Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson. This helped limit Rajasthan to a low score.
In the final against Rajasthan Royals, Pandya was named Player of the Match. He took 3 wickets for 17 runs and scored 34 runs off 30 balls. His performance helped the Titans win by seven wickets and claim their first IPL title.
Pandya's 2022 IPL season showed his skill, leadership, and strength. He proved he is one of the most valuable players in the IPL. His leadership and all-round play set a new standard.
Return to Mumbai Indians in 2024
In 2024, Pandya went back to Mumbai Indians after two seasons. He was announced as the captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma. Under Pandya's captaincy, Mumbai Indians did not do well in 2024. They finished last in the group stages and did not make it to the playoffs.
International Cricket Career
T20 International Matches
Pandya played his first Twenty20 International match for India on 27 January 2016. He was 22 years old. He took two wickets against Australia. His first T20I wicket was Chris Lynn.
In the 2016 Asia Cup, Pandya hit 31 runs off 18 balls. This helped India get a good score against Bangladesh. He also took a wicket to help India win. In the next match against Pakistan, he took 3 wickets for only 8 runs. This helped limit Pakistan to a low score of 83 runs.
In a 2016 World Twenty20 match against Bangladesh, Pandya took two key wickets in the last three balls. India won that match by just one run. His best T20I bowling figures are 4 wickets for 38 runs. He achieved this against England on 8 July 2018. In the same match, he scored 33 runs not out from 14 balls. He hit a six to win the match. Hardik became the first Indian to take 4 wickets and score over 30 runs in a T20I match.
In September 2021, Pandya was part of India's team for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. However, he did not perform as well as expected. He scored 11 runs against Pakistan, which India lost. His 23 runs against New Zealand also did not help India much. India lost to New Zealand and was out of the World Cup. Pandya was picked as an all-rounder but only bowled two overs against New Zealand. He did not take any wickets and gave away 17 runs. Because he did not score many runs and did not bowl much, he was left out of the next T20I series.
In June 2022, Pandya was named India's captain for T20I matches against Ireland.
On July 7, 2022, Pandya scored his first T20 international half-century against England. He scored 51 runs off 33 balls. He also took 4 wickets in that match. This made him the first Indian player to score a half-century and take 4 wickets in a single T20 international match.
Hardik Pandya played a very important role for India in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. He is known for his strong batting, good medium-pace bowling, and quick fielding. His performances helped India in many important moments.
Pandya showed his batting skills during the World Cup. He was a key middle-order batsman for India. He scored 150 runs in 6 matches, averaging 30 runs. His strike rate of 135.13 showed he could score runs quickly.
One of his best innings was against South Africa. He scored a fast 63 runs off 33 balls. He hit four sixes and five fours. This helped India set a good total. His performance was very important for India to move to the next stage.
Pandya also took many wickets. He was the third fast bowler for India. He took 8 wickets in the tournament. His best bowling was 3 wickets for 22 runs against Bangladesh. He broke through their middle order, helping India win. Pandya could bowl at key times, especially in the middle overs. He used different types of balls, like yorkers and slower balls.
Besides batting and bowling, Pandya's fielding was excellent. He saved many runs with his quickness. He also took four catches in the tournament.
In the semi-final against England, Pandya scored a fighting 63 runs off 33 balls. He hit three sixes in one over. This gave India some hope, even though they lost the match. As a senior player, he often guided younger teammates. His experience was a valuable asset to the team.
Hardik Pandya's all-round performance in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup showed how important he is to the Indian cricket team. He contributed a lot with batting, bowling, and fielding. He proved to be a vital part of India's journey in the tournament.
In April 2024, Hardik Pandya was named the vice-captain of the Indian team for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
2024 T20 World Cup Success
Pandya made huge contributions during India's 2024 T20 World Cup win. He performed very well with both the ball and the bat.
One Day International Career
Pandya played his first One Day International (ODI) match for India against New Zealand on 16 October 2016. He was named player of the match in his first ODI. This is a rare achievement. In his first innings as a batsman, he scored 36 runs from 32 balls.
In the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Pandya hit three sixes in a row against Imad Wasim. In the final of the Champions Trophy on 18 June 2017, he scored 76 runs off 43 balls. He came in when India was struggling, but his efforts were not enough to win the match.
He was chosen in the ODI team of the year 2017 by ESPNcricinfo.
In April 2019, he was named in India's team for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. On 27 June 2019, he played his 50th ODI match against the West Indies.
On 17 July 2022, Pandya had his best ODI bowling performance. He took 4 wickets for 24 runs against England. In the same match, he scored 71 runs. This made him the first Indian player since Yuvraj Singh in 2011 to score a half-century and take 4 wickets in an ODI.
Test Cricket Career
Pandya was included in India's Test team for their home series against England in late 2016. However, he got injured during training and could not play.
He was then named in the team that toured Sri Lanka in July 2017. He played his first Test match on 26 July in Galle. In the third and final Test match against Sri Lanka, Pandya scored his first Test century. He became the first Indian batsman to score a Test century just before lunch. He also set a record for scoring the most runs in one over of a Test innings for India, with 26 runs. This record was later broken by Jasprit Bumrah. This century was his first century in any international cricket match.
Personal Life
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Hardik Pandya's brother, Krunal Pandya, has also played for India and the Mumbai Indians. Their father, Himanshu Pandya, passed away in January 2021.
Pandya got engaged to dancer and actress Nataša Stanković on 1 January 2020. Their first child, a boy named Agastya Pandya, was born on 30 July 2020. On 14 February 2023, the couple renewed their wedding vows in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The couple mutually separated in July 2024.
