Hardik Pandya struggled versus pacers in IPL 2024: Stats
Mumbai Indians endured a forgettable campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They finished at the bottom of the table, having managed just four wins in 14 matches. Skipper Hardik Pandya's failure with the bat was a major reason behind their poor show. The dasher particularly had a hard time against pacers. Let's decode Hardik's numbers versus pace in IPL 2024.
Why does this story matter?
Hardik could not get going with the bat in IPL 2024. He could not fare well in the finisher's role as pacers would often hunt him down in the end overs. As Hardik failed to play those impactful knocks lower down the order, MI constantly struggled in the death overs.
10 dismissals against pacers
As per ESPNcricinfo, Hardik fell to pacers 10 times across 13 innings in IPL 2024. No other non-opener has as many more dismissals in this regard. The MI skipper could only manage 117 runs off 91 deliveries in this battle at a paltry strike rate of 128.57. Hardik's average against pacers was 11.70 as the tally included eight fours and six maximums.
Struggles in end overs
As mentioned, Hardik was far away from his best in the final five overs. He could only manage 50 runs off 34 balls in this phase at a strike rate of 147.05. Hardik's average in these overs was a terrible 8.33. Meanwhile, the swashbuckler overall accumulated 216 runs in the season at 18. His strike rate was 143.04 with his highest score being 46.
Do you know?
Hardik has been banned for one match for MI's slow over rate against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. This was MI's third such offence this season. As MI have played all their matches in IPL 2024, Hardik will miss the team's first match next season. If Hardik moves to another team, he will miss that particular side's season opener.
