Hardik Pandya Biography: Birthday, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Son, Cricket Career, Records, Awards.

Hardik Pandya Biography

Early Life

The day October 11, 1993, was a memorable day as India gives birth of a glittering cricket star, named Hardik Himanshu Pandya in Surat, Gujarat. In his early life, his family ware in a financial crisis. He belongs to a Middle-class family, father ran a small car finance business, however his family support and his strong spirit helped him to overcome these challenges. After identifying cricket talent of Hardik along with his elder brother Krunal, their family moved to Vadodara for getting better cricket training from Kiran More International Cricket Academy. His father sold his car for their cricket training. Hardik’s talent was noticed by his trainer from his early age. His name was highlighted in the local crickets. He had left his school in class IX to focus fully on to the cricket. Finally, he was selected to play for the Baroda cricket team in domestic cricket. His wonderful performance in the domestic cricket matches attract the eye of IPL scouts. Finally, in 2015 he was selected to play IPL for Mumbai Indians.

Personal Details

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Hardik Himanshu Pandya
Nickname	Kung Fu Pandya
Profession	Cricketer
Famous for	All-round performance in cricket
Birthday	October 11, 1993
Age as of 2024	30 years
Birth Place	Surat, Gujarat, India
Hometown	Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Address	Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Relationships	N/A
Marital status	Married to Natasa Stankovic
Net worth/Earning	$10 million (approx.)
Passion	Cricket
Hobbies	Dancing, Travelling
Food Habits/Diet Chart	Non-Vegetarian
Fitness Schedule	Regular gym workouts, yoga

Family Details

Relationship	Name
Father	Himanshu Pandya
Mother	Nalini Pandya
Brother	Krunal Pandya
Sister	N/A
Grandfather	N/A
Grandmother	N/A
Wife	Natasa Stankovic
Girlfriend	N/A
Son	Agastya Pandya
Daughter	N/A
Other Siblings	N/A

Educational Details

Attribute	Details
Highest Qualification	High School Graduate
School	MK High School, Vadodara
College	N/A

Body Measurement

Attribute	Measurement
Height	6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs)
Chest	40 inches
Waist	30 inches
Biceps	14 inches
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Hardik Pandya Biography: Cricket Career

Player Profile

Attribute	Details
Batting Style	Right-hand bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast-medium
Jersey Number	33
Coach/Mentor	Kiran More
Domestic Team:	Baroda
IPL Team:	Mumbai Indians (MI)

Cricket debut

Format	Year	Match	Playing Against
ODI	2016	1st ODI	New Zealand
Test	2017	1st Test	Sri Lanka
T20I	2016	2nd T20I	Australia
IPL	2015	Mumbai Indians debut	Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Batting Statistics

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest Score	100s	50s	6s	4s
ODI	74	1467	33.34	112.87	92*	0	8	54	116
Test	11	532	31.29	73.88	108	1	4	12	53
T20I	87	1271	25.42	142.17	71*	0	3	59	85
IPL	107	1963	30.20	147.59	91*	0	8	110	147

Bowling Statistics

Format	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy Rate	Best Bowling	5-Wicket Hauls
ODI	74	68	38.22	5.56	4/24	0
Test	11	17	31.05	3.38	5/28	1
T20I	87	69	27.70	8.19	4/38	0
IPL	107	50	31.26	8.75	3/7	0

Catch Statistics

Format	Matches	Catches
ODI	74	35
Test	11	10
T20I	87	42
IPL	107	57

Cricket Records

Year	Record	Details
2016	T20I Debut	Made his T20I debut against Australia.
2016	ODI Debut	Made his ODI debut against New Zealand.
2017	Test Debut	Made his Test debut against Sri Lanka.
2018	First ODI Half-Century	Scored his first ODI fifty against Australia.
2018	Most Runs by an Indian All-Rounder in a T20I Series	Scored the most runs by an Indian all-rounder in the T20I series against England.
2019	IPL Performance	Played a crucial role for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, contributing significantly in both batting and bowling.
2020	Fastest T20I Fifty by an Indian	Achieved the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian.
2021	IPL Championship	Part of the Mumbai Indians team that won the IPL championship.
2022	Most Sixes in a T20I Match	Hit the most sixes in a T20I match for India.
2023	Outstanding Performance in ODI World Cup	Played a key role in India’s performance in the ODI World Cup.
2024	Highest Number of T20I Wickets by an Indian All-Rounder	Became the highest wicket-taker among Indian all-rounders in T20Is.

Favorites

Category	Favorite
Movies	Inception, The Dark Knight
Songs	Tum Hi Ho by Arijit Singh, Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
Music	Bollywood, Rock, Pop
Actor	Shah Rukh Khan
Actress	Deepika Padukone
Footballer	Cristiano Ronaldo
Cricketer	Sachin Tendulkar
Food	Indian cuisine, especially Punjabi dishes
Perfume	Chanel Bleu
Car	Range Rover, Audi Q7
Bike	Harley-Davidson, Ducati

Car Owned:

• Range Rover
• Audi Q7

Bike Owned:

• Harley-Davidson
• Ducati

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:	Traveling, Playing cricket, Music
Dislikes:	Spicy food, Unnecessary drama

Social Media IDs

Platform	ID
Instagram	@hardikpandya_official
Facebook	Hardik Pandya
Twitter	@hardikpandya7

Hardik Pandya Biography: Controversy

Year	Controversy	Details
2018	Koffee with Karan Controversy	Faced criticism for his comments on the show “Koffee with Karan.”
2019	Suspension from Cricket	Temporarily suspended from cricket due to comments made on the same show.
2020	IPL Bubble Breach	Fined for breaching the IPL bio-bubble rules.

Comparison with Other 5 Distinct Cricket Players

Criteria	Hardik Pandya	Ben Stokes	Jason Holder	Andre Russell	Shane Watson	Kieron Pollard
Country	India	England	West Indies	West Indies	Australia	West Indies
Batting Style	Right-Handed Bat	Left-Handed Bat	Right-Handed Bat	Right-Handed Bat	Right-Handed Bat	Right-Handed Bat
Bowling Style	Right-Handed Medium Fast	Right-Handed Medium Fast	Right-Handed Medium Fast	Right-Handed Medium Fast	Right-Handed Medium Fast	Right-Handed Medium Fast
Matches (ODI)	74	106	136	131	190	123
Runs (ODI)	1467	3194	2608	3376	5757	2702
Wickets (ODI)	68	128	160	196	168	119
Best Bowling (ODI)	4/24	5/61	6/32	6/55	5/36	4/36
T20I Matches	87	45	62	96	150	102
T20I Runs	1271	1492	699	2025	3871	1920
T20I Wickets	69	60	61	120	291	75
Best Bowling (T20I)	4/38	5/16	5/27	6/19	4/36	4/15

Hardik Pandya Biography: Lesser-Known Facts

Category	Description
Early Career	Hardik Pandya played cricket with a tennis ball in his early years.
Family Support	His father, Himanshu Pandya, was a key supporter and played a significant role in his cricketing career.
Tattoo	He has a tattoo of a tribal design on his right arm which is a symbol of his personal journey.
Fashion	Hardik is known for his sense of style and often shares his fashion choices on social media.
Fitness	He follows a strict fitness regime and works out at least 5 days a week.
Music Preference	Hardik enjoys listening to Bollywood and international music, with a preference for motivational tracks.
Charity Work	He is actively involved in charity work and supports various causes, including education and health.
Personal Interests	Apart from cricket, Hardik is passionate about traveling and exploring new places.
Educational Background	He has a degree in commerce and pursued cricket alongside his academic studies.
Cricketing Style	Known for his aggressive batting and energetic fielding, he has a unique style that sets him apart.
IPL Role	In the IPL, he played a crucial role in the Mumbai Indians’ success, contributing both with the bat and ball.
Pre-Match Ritual	He has a specific pre-match routine that includes listening to motivational music and visualizing his performance.
Philanthropy	Hardik Pandya has supported several educational initiatives and health campaigns in India.
Media Presence	He has appeared in various TV commercials and endorsements, showcasing his popularity beyond cricket.
Young Achiever	He made his debut in domestic cricket at a young age and quickly rose to prominence in international cricket.