300 & Counting: Hardik Pandya’s Power-Packed T20 Odyssey

Hardik Pandya, one of India’s most electrifying all-rounders, reached a rare milestone on Monday by playing his 300th T20 match—a testament to his enduring impact on the short-format game. The landmark appearance came in a high-stakes IPL 2025 league clash for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings in Jaipur, with both teams vying for a top spot and a double shot at the final.

 

Since his debut in 2015, Pandya has become synonymous with T20 excellence. Across 299 matches, he has amassed 5,512 runs at an average of 29.63 and a blistering strike rate of 142.20, including 21 half-centuries and a best of 91. With the ball, he’s been just as lethal—203 wickets at 27.83 apiece, highlighted by best figures of 5/36.

 

For India, Pandya has played 114 T20Is, scoring 1,812 runs at 27.87 (SR 141+) with five fifties and a top score of 71*. He’s also India’s third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, with 94 wickets at 26.43 and best figures of 4/16.

 

Pandya’s legacy is defined by big moments: winning the T20 World Cup with India, leading Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title as captain in 2022 (487 runs, 8 wickets), and starring in crunch games—like his 144 runs and 11 wickets in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Even in IPL 2025, he’s delivered with 161 runs (SR 161) and 13 wickets in nine innings.

 

From Baroda’s domestic circuit to global stardom, Pandya’s 300-match journey is a story of power, versatility, and relentless match-winning spirit.

 

Source: Times of India, The Daily Guardian, NDTV, Cricadium, Azscore