Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Hardik Pandya

India • Age: 32

Right-handed Bat

Right-arm Medium Fast

All-rounder

ICC RANKING

Batting (ODI)

53

Bowling (ODI)

78

Personal Information

Name Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Birth Date 11 October 1993

Birth Place India

Nick Name —

Batting Style Right-handed

Bowling Style Right-arm medium fast

Hardik Pandya is widely seen as one of the most dynamic all-rounders to emerge from Indian cricket in the last decade. Blessed with natural power and an attacking mindset, he has the rare ability to change the course of a match within a few overs. Whether it is clearing the boundary with ease or delivering sharp, decisive spells with the ball, Pandya brings a fearless edge to India’s playing XI.

Coming from a modest background in Baroda, his journey to the international stage reflects resilience and self-belief. As a batter, he is comfortable playing both orthodox and innovative strokes, adapting his game according to match situations. With the ball, his right-arm medium-fast bowling allows him to swing the new ball, apply pressure in the middle overs, and deliver crucial breakthroughs at the death.

Pandya’s versatility extends beyond skills alone. He has often taken on leadership responsibilities, guiding younger players and setting the tone with his confidence and intensity on the field. His athleticism and sharp reflexes also make him one of the more reliable fielders, adding further value to the team in high-pressure contests.

One-day highlight: A standout moment in his ODI career came in 2022 against England at Old Trafford. While defending a competitive total, he made early inroads with the ball before anchoring the chase with a composed yet assertive knock of 71 runs, underlining his ability to influence the game in both disciplines.

Off the field, Pandya is known for his expressive personality and confident demeanor, traits that often reflect in his leadership style. Over the years, maturity and experience have shaped his approach, making him a more composed and dependable figure within the Indian setup. When fully fit and in rhythm, Hardik Pandya remains one of India’s most impactful match-winners in limited-overs cricket.

ODI

Test

T20I

IPL

Matches94

Innings68

Not Outs10

Average32.83

Hundreds0

Fifties11

Total Runs 1904

Strike Rate110.89

Highest Score92

Balls Faced1717

Sixes76

Fours141