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, renowned as a right-handed middle-order batsman and fast-medium bowler. He is considered among the top all-rounders globally in white-ball cricket, achieving the distinction of being the first fast-bowling all-rounder in T20Is to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets. Currently, he captains the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and also represents Baroda in domestic cricket when available. Pandya has led the Indian team in white-ball formats and served as the vice-captain for the team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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2008: First Captain After Shane Warne to Win IPL Title

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

2011: Last Indian to Score Half Century and Take 4 Wickets

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.

2013: Playing for Baroda

Since 2013 Hardik Pandya has been playing for Baroda. He played a vital role in helping Baroda win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2013–14 season.

2015: Playing for Mumbai Indians

In 2015, Hardik Pandya played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. During a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored 61 runs off 31 balls, earning him his second man of the match award of the 2015 season.

January 2016: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Performance

In January 2016, Hardik Pandya hit eight sixes during an innings of 86 not out, guiding Baroda to a six-wicket win over Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

January 2016: Twenty20 International Debut for India

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

October 2016: One Day International Debut for India

On 16 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.

2016: Included in Test squad against England

In late 2016, Pandya was included in India's Test squad for their home series against England, but was eventually left out after he injured himself while training in the nets at the PCA Stadium.

June 2017: Champions Trophy Final Performance

On 18 June 2017, in the final of the Champions Trophy, Hardik Pandya struck a 43-ball 76 in a losing cause against Pakistan, after India faced a top order collapse.

July 2017: Test Debut

In July 2017, Hardik Pandya was named in the squad that toured Sri Lanka and played his first Test on 26 July in Galle.

July 2018: Career Best Bowling Figures Against England

On 8 July 2018, Hardik Pandya achieved his career-best bowling figures of 4 for 38 in a T20I against England. He also scored 33 not out and hit the winning runs, becoming the first Indian to take 4 wickets and score over 30 runs in the same T20I match.

April 2019: Named in India's Squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup

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

June 2019: 50th ODI Match

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 for the T20 World Cup

In September 2021, Hardik Pandya was named in India's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup after being declared fit to bowl his full quota of overs.

2021: Playing for Mumbai Indians till 2021

Hardik Pandya played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL from 2015 to 2021.

June 2022: Named India's Captain for T20I Matches Against Ireland

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

July 2022: ODI Career-Best Bowling Figures Against England

July 2022: Maiden T20I Half-Century and Four Wickets Against England

On 7 July 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.

2022: Captaining Gujarat Titans to IPL Title

In 2022, Hardik Pandya was drafted by the Gujarat Titans and named captain. He led the team 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: Leading Gujarat Titans to Second Consecutive Final

In 2023, Hardik Pandya again led the Gujarat Titans to their second consecutive final in the IPL, but lost to Chennai Super Kings.

April 2024: Named Vice-Captain for T20 World Cup

In April 2024, Hardik Pandya was named the vice-captain of the Indian squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2024: Captaincy of Mumbai Indians and Unsuccessful Season

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

2024: T20 World Cup Win, Captaincy and Unsuccessful IPL Season

In 2024, Hardik Pandya was the vice captain of the team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup. In the same year, as captain of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, he faced criticism and led the team to an unsuccessful season, finishing last in the league stage.