Career Timeline of Hardik Pandya: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Hardik Pandya, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Hardik Pandya is a prominent Indian international cricketer, recognized as a world-class all-rounder, particularly in white-ball cricket. A right-handed middle-order batsman and fast-medium bowler, Pandya represents India in all formats of the game. He captains the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and has also led the Indian national team in white-ball cricket. Notably, he served as the vice-captain of the Indian team that secured victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, solidifying his status as a key player and leader in Indian cricket.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: First captain after Shane Warne

In 2022, Hardik Pandya became the first captain after Shane Warne in 2008 to lead a team to the title in its first year.

2013: Playing for Baroda

Since 2013, Pandya has been playing for Baroda. He played a vital role in helping Baroda win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

2015: Plays for Mumbai Indians

In 2015, Hardik Pandya played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He also won his second man of the match award of the season.

January 2016: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

In January 2016, Hardik Pandya's innings of 86 not out, including eight sixes, guided Baroda to a six-wicket win over Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

January 2016: T20I debut

On 27 January 2016, Hardik Pandya made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for India, picking up 2 wickets against Australia. His first Twenty20 International wicket was Chris Lynn.

October 2016: ODI debut

In October 2016, Hardik Pandya made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India against New Zealand at Dharamshala. He became the fourth Indian to be named player of the match on ODI debut.

June 2017: Champions Trophy final

On 18 June 2017, in the final of the Champions Trophy at the Oval, Hardik Pandya struck a 43-ball 76 in a losing cause.

July 2017: Test debut and maiden Test century

In July 2017, Pandya was named in the squad that toured Sri Lanka. He played his first Test on 26 July in Galle and scored his maiden Test century in the final Test match at Pallekele.

July 2018: Career best bowling figures

On July 8, 2018, Hardik Pandya achieved his career best bowling figures of 4 for 38 against England in the 3rd and final Twenty20 International, also scoring 33 not out. He became the first Indian to take 4 wickets and score over 30 runs in the same T20I match.

April 2019: Named in India's squad

In April 2019, Hardik Pandya was named in India's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

June 2019: 50th ODI

On 27 June 2019, in the match against the West Indies, Hardik Pandya played in his 50th ODI.

September 2021: Named in India's squad

In September 2021, Hardik Pandya was named in India's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. His bowling fitness came under scrutiny as he bowled only 4 overs across the tournament.

2021: Plays for Mumbai Indians till 2021

Hardik Pandya played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL till 2021.

June 2022: Named India's captain

In June 2022, Hardik Pandya was named India's captain for their T20I matches against Ireland.

July 7, 2022: Maiden T20I half-century

On July 7, 2022, Hardik Pandya scored 51 runs off 33 balls, his maiden T20I half-century against England at Southampton. He also took 4/33, making him the first Indian player to record a half-century and take 4 wickets in the same T20I.

July 2022: Career-best 4-24 against England

On 17 July 2022, Hardik Pandya bowled his ODI career-best 4–24 against England in Old Trafford. His 71 runs scored during the 2nd innings of the same match made him the first Indian player to score a half-century and take 4 wickets in an ODI since Yuvraj Singh in 2011.

2022: Captain of Gujarat Titans

Ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, Hardik Pandya was drafted by the new Ahmedabad-based franchise, Gujarat Titans, and named captain of the team. He led Gujarat to their maiden IPL title in 2022.

November 2023: Return to Mumbai Indians

In November 2023, Hardik Pandya returned to the Mumbai Indians after two seasons with the Gujarat Titans in an all-cash trade deal.

2023: Gujarat Titans Lost to Chennai Super Kings

In the IPL 2023, Hardik Pandya again led Gujarat Titans to their second consecutive final but lost to Chennai Super Kings by five wickets through DLS method.

April 2024: Vice-captain of the Indian squad

In April 2024, Hardik Pandya was named the vice-captain of the Indian squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also became the first Indian all-rounder to be ranked number 1 in the T20I Rankings.

2024: Captaincy and Unsuccessful Campaign

In 2024, Hardik Pandya was named captain of the Mumbai Indians, replacing Rohit Sharma, a decision that drew criticism. Under Pandya's captaincy, Mumbai Indians had an unsuccessful campaign, failing to qualify for the playoffs.