About Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is an Indian all-rounder who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. MI retained him for ₹16.35 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹10 lakh in 2015 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹16.35 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹122 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 19 April 2015, he has played 162 IPL matches, scoring 2,964 runs and taking 82 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Hardik Pandya in IPL
- IPL champion 5 times (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022): won the title with Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.
- Highest IPL score: 91 off 34 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019.
- IPL fifties: 10 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 487 runs in 2022.
- Best bowling: 5/36 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025.
- Five-wicket hauls: 1 in the IPL.
- Best bowling season: 18 wickets in 2018.
- Player of the Match: 8 awards in the IPL.
- 162 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Hardik Pandya’s Salary Compares at MI
Hardik Pandya is the 3rd highest-paid player in the 29-man MI squad, taking about 12.9% of the team’s total player spend. The average MI player earns about ₹4.36 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹16.35 crore.