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Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is an Indian international cricketer who plays as an all-rounder.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Hardik Pandya is an Indian international cricketer who plays as an all-rounder. Born in 1993, he has represented India in all three formats and played in the Indian Premier League for Baroda, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans.

What it is

Hardik Himanshu Pandya, born 11 October 1993 in Choryasi, Gujarat, is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler. He is classified as an all-rounder and has played for India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, as well as domestic cricket for Baroda and IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans.

Why it matters

Pandya is a key player for India, one of the world's top cricket nations, and a prominent figure in the IPL, which is widely followed by South Asian diaspora audiences in Canada. His all-round skills make him valuable in limited-overs formats, and his career includes notable performances across international and league cricket.

Key details

His international stats include 532 Test runs and 17 wickets, 1,904 ODI runs and 91 wickets, and 2,288 T20I runs and 114 wickets. In the IPL, he has 2,955 runs and 82 wickets. He missed the 2023 ODI World Cup due to an ankle injury. He returned to Mumbai Indians in 2024.

In short

  • Indian all-rounder born 11 October 1993 in Gujarat.
  • Plays for India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
  • IPL career includes Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans.
  • Missed 2023 ODI World Cup due to ankle injury.
Canadian angle

Hardik Pandya is of interest to Canadian cricket fans because India is a major international cricket team and the IPL is widely followed in Canada by South Asian diaspora audiences.

Quick questions

Hardik Pandya stats?
International: 532 Test runs and 17 wickets, 1,904 ODI runs and 91 wickets, 2,288 T20I runs and 114 wickets. IPL: 2,955 runs and 82 wickets.
Hardik Pandya IPL team?
He has played for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans; also represents Baroda in domestic cricket.
How old is Hardik Pandya?
Born 11 October 1993, he is 32 years old as of July 2026.

Sources

  1. BCCI — https://www.bcci.tv/international/men/players/hardik-pandya/54
    Supports: Official player profile; role, batting style, bowling style, and date of birth.
  2. ICC — https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/63751/hardik-pandya
    Supports: Official player profile; date of birth, role, batting style, and bowling style.
  3. Cricbuzz — https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9647/hardik-pandya
    Supports: Player profile and career information, including age and format statistics.
  4. India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/live-score/cricket/hardik-pandya-profile-63751
    Supports: Career statistics across Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and IPL.
  5. Cricwaves — https://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/5074/hardik-pandya/PlayerDetails.html
    Supports: Full name, birthplace, batting style, bowling style, and major teams.
  6. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/hardik-pandya
    Supports: IPL team history and injury note related to the 2023 World Cup.