The importance of an all-rounder in every format of cricket cannot be undermined. The world number one, Hardik Pandya claimed his thrown at the ICC rankings. In the Ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy edition his team, Baroda has played 5 matches and have claimed 4 of them. The only match that they lost has Hardik Pandya missing it. This justifies the worth of the all rounder.

Hardik Pandya has established himself as one of the most dynamic and impactful players in T20 cricket. With a blistering strike rate of 151.6, he scored 144 runs in the T20 World Cup, providing crucial contributions with the bat at pivotal moments. His all-round prowess was further evident as he claimed 11 wickets in the same tournament, showcasing his versatility and ability to turn the game with both bat and ball. In T20 Internationals, Pandya has accumulated 352 runs at a staggering strike rate of over 150, consistently delivering match-winning performances. His brilliance was recognized when he was named Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup and Player of the Series in India’s series win against Bangladesh, further solidifying his importance as one of the finest all-rounders in modern-day cricket.

He played domestic cricket for Baroda after which in 2015 he first came into the limelight with a stunning 61 off just 31 balls for the Mumbai Indians against the Kolkata Knight Riders. It was in the game that marked the beginning of a successful journey with the franchise, for which he won four IPL titles and became a finisher.