Hardik Pandya won a T20 World Cup in 2026, then did not play a competitive match after May. In November 2026 he is the player everyone in the IPL is talking about.
The BCCI formally approved the swap between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings on 10 November, sending Hardik to Punjab and bringing Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai. Hardik keeps his Rs 16.35 crore fee.
Who is Hardik Pandya?
Hardik Pandya is an Indian all-rounder who bats right-handed in the middle order and bowls right-arm fast-medium. He plays for Baroda in domestic cricket and has captained India in white-ball cricket. His older brother Krunal Pandya is also a cricketer and captains Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
How did Hardik Pandya build his IPL career?
Hardik played for Mumbai Indians from 2015 to 2021. Mumbai released him before the 2022 mega auction and Gujarat Titans took him, making him their captain. He led the Titans to the title in their debut season, the first captain since Shane Warne to win the IPL with a new franchise in its first season, and to the final again in 2023. In IPL 2024 he returned to Mumbai Indians in a trade and replaced Rohit Sharma as captain. He has played 162 IPL matches.
What did Hardik Pandya win with India?
He came to wider notice for bowling the final over against Bangladesh at the 2016 World T20. He was vice-captain of the team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup, taking 11 wickets and scoring 144 runs in that tournament. He was also part of the India side that won the 2026 T20 World Cup, and the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in March 2026 was his last international match.
What is Hardik Pandya's injury history in 2026?
In IPL 2026 back spasms kept him out of four of Mumbai's 14 matches, and his last competitive match was on 24 May. In October a fresh shin injury forced him out of the India A one-day series against Australia A, and Baroda left him out of their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad, with his brother Krunal named captain.
Is Hardik Pandya joining Punjab Kings?
Yes. On 7 November 2026 PTI reported that Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings had agreed the trade. On 10 November Cricbuzz reported that the BCCI had formally approved it around midday, after both franchises submitted their expressions of interest, and that both clubs had been informed. Hardik keeps the Rs 16.35 crore fee he earned at Mumbai, and Arshdeep Singh keeps his Rs 18 crore fee, which Punjab Kings secured with the Right to Match card at the 2025 auction. Hardik is set to play under captain Shreyas Iyer. Arshdeep's father, Darshan Singh, has said the family is happy with the move to Mumbai. The move ends Hardik's second stint at Mumbai Indians, who brought him back from Gujarat Titans in November 2023 in an all-cash deal that sent Cameron Green to RCB. Earlier reports had linked Hardik with CSK, KKR, DC and others.
Beyond cricket
IMDb lists Hardik for the 2024 music video Flow Panda Ft. Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya: Career Stats
Batting
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 11 | 18 | 1 | 532 | 108 | 31.29 | 73.88 | 1 | 4 |
| ODIs | 94 | 68 | 10 | 1,904 | 92* | 32.82 | 110.89 | 0 | 11 |
| T20Is | 138 | 109 | 28 | 2,288 | 71* | 28.24 | 145.91 | 0 | 9 |
| T20s | 338 | 294 | 80 | 6,344 | 91 | 29.64 | 144.21 | 0 | 26 |
| List A | 120 | 90 | 15 | 2,457 | 133 | 32.76 | 109.63 | 1 | 14 |
| First-class | 29 | 46 | 1 | 1,351 | 108 | 30.02 | 56.71 | 1 | 10 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 11 | 937 | 528 | 17 | 31.05 | 3.38 | 55.1 | 0 | 1 |
| ODIs | 94 | 3,460 | 3,231 | 91 | 35.50 | 5.60 | 38.0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 138 | 2,225 | 3,093 | 114 | 27.13 | 8.34 | 19.5 | 3 | 0 |
| T20s | 338 | 4,691 | 6,670 | 230 | 29.00 | 8.53 | 20.3 | 3 | 1 |
| List A | 120 | 4,402 | 4,015 | 113 | 35.53 | 5.47 | 38.9 | 1 | 0 |
| First-class | 29 | 2,694 | 1,486 | 48 | 30.95 | 3.30 | 56.1 | 0 | 3 |
His best Test figures are 5 for 28. Career statistics are as of 10 November 2026.
IPL career stats
| Competition | Mat | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL (2015 to 2026) | 162 | 2,955 | 91 | 0 | 10 | 228 | 155 |
IPL bowling
| Competition | Mat | Wkts | Best | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL (2015 to 2026) | 162 | 82 | 5/36 | 1 |
Hardik's best IPL season with the bat was 2019, when he scored 402 runs at a strike rate of 191.41 and took 14 wickets in Mumbai's title-winning campaign. He played 10 of Mumbai's 14 matches in IPL 2026 and took 4 wickets. IPL statistics are as of the end of IPL 2026.
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Profile |
|---|---|
| @hardikpandya93 | |
| X | @hardikpandya7 |
| IMDb | Hardik Pandya |
FAQs
How old is Hardik Pandya?
He is 33. He was born on 11 October 1993.
Has Hardik Pandya left Mumbai Indians?
The BCCI approved his trade to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh on 10 November.
How much will Hardik Pandya earn at Punjab Kings?
Rs 16.35 crore, the same fee he had at Mumbai Indians. Arshdeep Singh keeps his Rs 18 crore fee at Mumbai.
When did Hardik Pandya last play?
His last competitive match was on 24 May 2026, in the IPL for Mumbai Indians.
Why was Hardik Pandya left out of Baroda's SMAT squad?
He has had a long injury layoff and is working on his fitness.
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