New Delhi: Hardik Pandya, who was known only as a hard-hitting all-rounder till the start of the 15th season of the Indian Premier League, established a new identity as a capable captain and responsible batter by the end of the season. Hardik Pandya won the IPL trophy for the fifth time as a player. He had previously appeared in four finals with the Mumbai Indians, winning all four of them. Gujarat was considered a serious contender for the title even before the final began.
Facts you should know about Hardik Pandya
• Hardik has never lost a final
Since the commencement of the Indian Premier League, Indian cricket has acquired a slew of jewels. Hardik Pandya is also credited for initiating this competition. Mumbai Indians gave this Baroda all-rounder a chance from his team. This player excelled season after season. He smashed massive sixes in the lower order. He was also a quick bowler. It was unknown when it became the life of Team India to see it. Hardik has appeared in four IPL finals with Mumbai Indians, where he has a perfect winning percentage.
• After 15, 17, 19, 20, and now even in 2022, champion
Since his IPL debut in 2015, Hardik has been a part of Mumbai for seven years, winning the trophy in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Now, in his first season as captain, he has continued his own tradition by leading Gujarat Titans to victory.
• In the season, Hardik’s bat was unstoppable.
This season has been the greatest with the bat for Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya. In 15 matches, he scored 487 runs. There had never been a season with so many runs like this one. He got three wickets for 17 runs in four overs in the final, then scored 34 runs in 30 balls to get the side out of trouble. Hardik utilized Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, who had a great record against Jos Buttler, in a unique method.