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Short answer: Hardik Pandya turns 33 today, October 11, 2026. Born on October 11, 1993, in Choryasi, Surat district, Gujarat, the India all-rounder has won two T20 World Cups (2024 and 2026), the 2025 Champions Trophy, four Asia Cups and five IPL titles. He spends this birthday recovering from a right-shin stress injury that rules him out for at least three to four weeks. Last updated October 11, 2026.
Happy birthday, Hardik Pandya! From a Baroda youngster to the man who bowled India’s winning over in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, Hardik has become one of the biggest match-winners in white-ball cricket.
Hardik Pandya at a glance
| Full name | Hardik Himanshu Pandya |
| Date of birth | October 11, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Choryasi, Surat district, Gujarat |
| Age | 33 (on October 11, 2026) |
| Role | All-rounder: right-handed batter, right-arm fast-medium bowler |
| T20I debut | January 2016 vs Australia, Adelaide |
| ODI debut | October 16, 2016 vs New Zealand |
| Test debut | July 26, 2017 vs Sri Lanka |
| ICC titles | T20 World Cup 2024, T20 World Cup 2026, Champions Trophy 2025 |
| IPL titles | 5 (MI 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020; GT 2022 as captain) |
| IPL team | Mumbai Indians (captain) |
| Brother | Krunal Pandya, also an India international |
How did Hardik Pandya rise to the India team?
Hardik came through Baroda domestic cricket with his elder brother Krunal, one of cricket’s best-known brother duos. His breakthrough came with Mumbai Indians in the IPL, where his big hitting and genuine pace earned him an India T20I cap in January 2016. ODI and Test debuts followed within 18 months.
He played 11 Tests, scoring 532 runs, including a century against Sri Lanka in 2017, and taking 17 wickets. His last Test came in 2018. Since then he has focused on white-ball cricket, where he is now one of India’s most important players.
What did Hardik do in the 2024 T20 World Cup final?
Hardik bowled the final over against South Africa in Barbados with 16 runs to defend. He removed David Miller with his first ball and closed out the win, finishing with 3 for 20. It ended India’s 11-year wait for an ICC trophy and remains the defining moment of his career.
How did Hardik perform at the T20 World Cup 2026?
Hardik scored 199 runs at a strike rate of 163.11 and took 8 wickets, including a key spell in the semi-final against England. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on March 8, 2026, becoming the first team to defend the men’s T20 World Cup title. In the final he made 18 off 13 balls and took 1 for 36.
That came a year after he helped India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He has also won the Asia Cup four times, in 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2025.
Hardik Pandya career stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 11 | 532 | 17 |
| ODI | 94 | 1,904 | 91 |
| T20I | 131 | 2,128 | 107 |
He is one of the few Indians with more than 2,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20Is. See where he ranks in our lists of the most T20I wickets for India, the most T20 wickets for India against Pakistan and the most wickets for India in the Asia Cup.
How many IPL titles has Hardik Pandya won?
Five: four as a Mumbai Indians player and one as Gujarat Titans captain.
- Mumbai Indians (player): won the IPL in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
- Gujarat Titans (captain): won the title in the franchise’s first season, 2022, and reached the final again in 2023.
- Mumbai Indians (captain): returned to lead MI from 2024. In IPL 2026, Mumbai finished ninth with four wins from 14 matches. In April 2026 he became the seventh MI player to reach 2,000 IPL runs for the franchise.
See every season’s champion and captain in our IPL winners list.
Is Hardik Pandya injured? When will he return?
Yes. Hardik has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026. In early October, the BCCI medical team confirmed a stress response in his right shin (tibia). Scans showed no fracture or structural damage, but he has been ruled out for at least three to four weeks.
He has missed the India A one-day series against Australia A, which began on October 6, and is likely to miss India’s tour of New Zealand starting October 22.
Will Hardik leave Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027?
Nothing is confirmed. Reports on October 5 said several IPL franchises had asked Mumbai Indians about trading for Hardik ahead of IPL 2027, but no deal has been agreed. The retention deadline is November 15, with the auction in mid-December.
Our take
Few Indian cricketers can change a match with both bat and ball the way Hardik can. Two T20 World Cups, a Champions Trophy and five IPL titles make his trophy cabinet one of the fullest in the game. At 33, staying fit is his biggest challenge, but a fit Hardik remains close to irreplaceable in India’s white-ball teams. Skyblogs wishes him a happy birthday and a quick recovery.
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Related reading
- Hardik Pandya’s net worth
- Hardik Pandya: age, family and personal life
- T20 World Cup winners list (2007 to 2026)
- ICC Champions Trophy winners list
- Asia Cup winners list
- IPL winners list 2008 to 2026
- Most T20I wickets for India
- Most iconic brother duos in cricket history
- IPL 2027: auction, retentions and schedule
Frequently asked questions
When is Hardik Pandya’s birthday?
Hardik Pandya was born on October 11, 1993, in Choryasi, Surat district, Gujarat.
How old is Hardik Pandya in 2026?
He turns 33 on October 11, 2026.
How many T20 World Cups has Hardik Pandya won?
Two. He won the T20 World Cup with India in 2024 and 2026.
How many IPL titles has Hardik Pandya won?
Five: four with Mumbai Indians (2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) and one as Gujarat Titans captain in 2022.
What are Hardik Pandya’s T20I stats?
As of January 24, 2026, before the T20 World Cup 2026, he had 2,128 runs and 107 wickets in 131 T20Is. He added 199 runs and 8 wickets at the World Cup.
Who is Hardik Pandya’s brother?
His elder brother is Krunal Pandya, an all-rounder who has also played for India.
Is Hardik Pandya injured?
Yes. In October 2026 he was ruled out for at least three to four weeks with a stress response in his right shin. He is likely to miss India’s tour of New Zealand starting October 22.
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