Hardik Pandya put his IPL 2024 woes behind him and delivered an impressive performance in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match against Bangladesh. In this match, he scored a rapid 40 off 23 balls. His contribution helped India reach a total of 182 runs for the loss of 5 wickets on a tricky pitch at Nassau County International Stadium in New York. This performance should boost the confidence of the Indian team as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Hardik Pandya has had an impressive T20 career. Let’s break down his overall T20 record:
International T20 Career:
Hardik made his international T20 debut for India in 2016.He is known for his brisk seam bowling and powerful ball-striking ability, often hitting sixes from the first ball.In the 2016 T20 World Cup, he bowled the crucial last over against Bangladesh, defending two runs off three balls to secure a one-run win for India.Despite facing challenges like a serious back injury in 2018 and controversies, Hardik has grown into a senior player and captain.He was named the vice-captain of the Indian squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
IPL Career:
Hardik plays domestic cricket for Baroda and gained acclaim as a formidable finisher with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL.By the end of the 2022 T20 World Cup, he was seen as a future India captain due to his leadership skills.As captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL, he has led in 31 matches, registering 22 wins and 9 defeats, resulting in an impressive win percentage of 70.97%.In both seasons, GT topped the 10-team standings with 20 points, winning Qualifier 1 and reaching the final
