Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India]: Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to achieve a major career milestone as he plays his 300th T20 match on Monday, in a high-stakes encounter between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur. The match is pivotal for both sides, with the winner poised to finish at the top of the points table and secure a direct path to the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, offering a double shot at the final.
With 299 T20 appearances under his belt, Pandya has compiled an illustrious record, amassing 5,512 runs at an average of 29.63 and a strike rate of 142.20. He has also claimed 203 wickets at an average of 27.83, including a five-wicket haul, with best bowling figures of 5/36.
A Versatile Career Across Formats and Franchises
Pandya’s T20 journey spans multiple teams and competitions:
- India (T20Is):
- Matches: 114
- Runs: 1,812 | Average: 27.87 | Strike Rate: 141+
- Fifties: 5 | Best Score: 71*
- Wickets: 94 | Average: 26.43 | Best: 4/16
- 3rd highest wicket-taker & 5th highest run-scorer for India in T20Is
- Indian Premier League (IPL):
- Overall:
- Matches: 153 (as of now)
- Runs: 2,686 | Average: 28.27 | SR: 146.45 | Fifties: 10
- Wickets: 77 | Avg: 31.25 | Best: 5/36
- Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Matches: 118
- Runs: 1,853 | Avg: 25.38 | SR: 153.14
- Wickets: 66 | Avg: 29.65
- Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Runs: 833 | Avg: 37.86 | SR: 133+
- Wickets: 11 | Best: 3/17
- Overall:
- Baroda (Domestic T20s):
- Runs: 1,014 | Avg: 39.00 | SR: 132.89
- Wickets: 32 | Avg: 23.68
Career Highlights
- T20 World Cup 2024 Winner with India
- Runs: 144 | Avg: 48.00
- Wickets: 11 | Best: 3/11
- IPL Champion (5 times)
- Four with Mumbai Indians
- One with Gujarat Titans (as captain in 2022)
- Scored 487 runs and took 8 wickets in GT’s title-winning campaign in 2022
IPL 2025 Performance (So Far)
- Runs: 161 in 9 innings | Average: 23.00 | Strike Rate: 161.00
- Wickets: 13 | Average: 19.77 | Best: 5/36
A Modern-Day T20 Great
Hardik Pandya’s evolution from a flamboyant finisher to a dependable all-rounder and leader has made him one of India’s most impactful T20 cricketers. As he steps out for his landmark 300th T20 match, his legacy in the shortest format continues to grow—marked by clutch performances, championship pedigree, and match-winning flair with both bat and ball.