Decoding Hardik Pandya's numbers in home T20Is
Eyes will be on Hardik Pandya as India take on Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match T20I series, starting on October 6. The Indian all-rounder has been in sublime touch this year and would want to carry forward his form. Hardik's ability to bowl crucial overs combined with his big hitting makes him a great asset. Let's decode his numbers in home T20Is.
Over 500 runs with the bat
As per ESPNcricinfo, Hardik has a solitary half-century across 31 T20I innings in home T20Is. He has scored 554 runs in these games at a decent strike rate of 136.79. His average in this regard reads 23.08 as the tally includes 28 sixes. It must be noted that Hardik's batting averages and strike rates are better in both away and neutral T20Is.
25 wickets with the ball
The right-arm pacer has returned with 25 wickets across 37 innings in home T20Is. His economy in this regard reads 7.97. The tally includes a solitary four-wicket haul. He happens to be the only all-rounder with the T20I double of 500 runs and 25 wickets in India. Overall, Shakib Al Hasan is the only other full-member team all-rounder with this double in home T20Is.
Here are his overall T20I numbers
Hardik currently boasts 86 scalps from 102 T20Is at 25.63. He has three four-wicket hauls under his belt. His economy rate is 8.17. With the bat, he has scored 1,523 T20I runs at 26.71. Overall in T20 cricket, the 30-year-old has 4,816 runs at 29.01 and 176 wickets at 28.13. Against Bangladesh, he has 101 runs at 33.66 and six wickets at 24.50.
Do you know?
Earlier this year, Hardik became the third Indian player to make 100 appearances. He joined Rohit Sharma (159) and Virat Kohli (125). The all-rounder, who made his debut in 2016, has been one of the most consistent performers in the format. As Rohit and Kohli have retired from T20Is, Hardik is currently the most capped Indian in the format among active players.
