One of the most expensive all-rounders in cricket is Hardik Pandya. The slick all-arounder debuted in the Indian Premier League and swiftly cemented his place as a club staple. Pandya has established a reputation as one of the best finishers in cricket by being able to destroy any bowling attack at ease. Let us look at some of the best innings by Hardik Pandya.
1. IPL 2015 Vs CSK
In their match against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians were on the verge of losing. They required 30 runs from 12 balls. It was an easy victory for MI because that was the first six out of the following two overs to reach the roof. That eight-ball 21-run knock from Pandya won the game.
2. 2016 T20 World Cup Vs Bangladesh
Pandya was given the ball, with the last over, still needing 11 runs. Pandya dismissed two players in two balls, enticing them to go for a massive hit before he bowled a brilliant ball outside off to make the batsman miss the final delivery when the equation finally read two runs needed off three balls after two boundaries. The batsman got run out by Dhoni, who also completed the exciting victory for India.
3. 2017 Champions Trophy Final Vs Pakistan
Hardik Pandya provided some relief for India in the illustrious Champions Trophy Final of 2017. India quickly lost half of their team while needing to win by a massive 339 runs. But with a ferocious onslaught and 76 runs in 43 balls, Hardik Pandya gave the Indians hope. He was, however, bowled out before he could score a century. Pandya was entertaining, but India lost the game by 180 runs.
4. 2019 IPL Vs KKR
After an onslaught by Andre Russell, Hardik Pandya and the Mumbai Indians were left with 233 to chase, which put them in a difficult situation. Pandya, who entered at No. 6, did his best to lead his team home by destroying the KKR bowlers. Sadly, it wasn't sufficient. But his 91 off 34 was a spectacular display of power-hitting that all fans who saw it would never forget.
5. 2017 Test Series Vs Sri Lanka
When Hardik Pandya scored a quick-fire century against Sri Lanka, he broke numerous records. A first for an Indian, the all-rounder scored his century before lunch on the day he joined the field. He also increased from 50 to 100 in only 25 balls. When Sri Lanka lost to India by an innings and 171 runs, they had no idea of his spectacular attack.
6. 2022 Asia Cup Vs Pakistan
Pandya erupted, choosing a location between long and deep midwicket, moving counterclockwise, and putting the ball into the stands. Game over! Pandya then turned around after playing another outstanding inning. Pandya won player of the match honors for his exceptional all-around performance, which included taking 3/25 in four overs while bowling short and challenging at the Pakistani hitters.
7. 2022 Bilateral ODI Series Vs England
His 4 for 24 stretches at Old Trafford was his best ODI performance. Coincidentally, his 6 for 50 and 4 for 33 career-best Test and T20I figures have also come against England in England.
8. 2015 IPL Vs KKR
Pandya led his team to a score of 171/4 in 20 overs with a 61* from 31 balls that contained eight fours and two sixes. The Baroda all-exploits rounders at the plate were essential in the Mumbai Indians' 5-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders after they made 166/7 in their reply.
9. 2017 IPL Vs RSP
Pandya came in at number 9, and scored 35* off just 15 balls, including 1 four and four sixes, to lead his team to a difficult 184/8. He was the only Mumbai batsman to surpass him in scoring, demonstrating the significance of the lower-order innings.
10. 2022 IPL GT
Hardik Pandya became the captain of the Gujarat Titans in 2022. He led the team well. The 2022 IPL in GT went well for Pandya. Gujarat Titans won the IPL this year as well. Pandya was incredible with the bat in the tournament and scored 484 runs, averaging at around 44.
