Hardik Pandya an all rounder and medium fast bowler, known for his dynamic and explosive batting style. Hardik Pandya has represented India in International formats and has made impressive stats with his aggressive stroke play and effective medium fast bowling.
Hardik has been a significant player and a high hopeful middle order batsmen for the Men In Blue team who chase and score on the scoreboard. Representing India across all formats, he has become a vital player, known for his versatility and match-winning performances.
Having played a total of 11 matches against South Africa, Hardik has been a constant performer to stand out in the T20 Cricket format against South Africa. Here is the key breakdown of the stats of Hardik Pandya vs South Africa.
Hardik Pandya vs South Africa T20 Stats
Batting Stats
| Mat | Inns | NO | 100s | 50s | Ducks | 4s | 6s | HS | Runs | Avg | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 46 | 167 | 33.40 | 138.02 |
Hardik has been dominating with his bat against South-Africa since the start, playing a total of 11 matches and 8 innings he has accumulated a total of 167 runs. Although he hasn’t scored any centuries or even half centuries in his name, his consistency can be witnessed through an impressive average of 33.40 runs and a strike rate of 138.02. Hardik highest score against South Africa stays at 46 runs with an overall boundaries of 13 fours and 7 sixes and an unbeaten not out for thrice.
Bowling Stats:
| Mat | Inns | O | M | R | W | 4w | Best | Avg | S/R | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 27.0 | 0 | 242 | 6 | 0 | 1/22 | 40.33 | 27.00 | 8.96 |
Hardik has bowled a total for 11 matches and 9 innings. He has delivered 27 overs and gained bowling average of 40.33 with strike rate of 27.00 and economy rate of 8.96. Bowling 27 overs he has conceded total runs of 242 and has also delivered his best bowling figure of 1/22 where he dismissed H Klassen on the grounds of Newlands.
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Hardik Pandya vs South Africa Match by Match stats and Records
Batting performance:
| Innings | Date | M/Inns | Posn | Versus | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | B/F | S/R | Aggr | Avg | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18/02/2018 | 1st | 7 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium | not out | 13* | 7 | 185.71 | 13 | – | 185.71 |
| – | 21/02/2018 | 1st | – | South Africa | SuperSport Park | did not bat | – | – | – | 13 | – | 185.71 |
| 18 | 24/02/2018 | 1st | 5 | South Africa | Newlands | c †H Klaasen b C H Morris | 21 | 17 | 123.53 | 34 | 34.00 | 141.67 |
| – | 18/09/2019 | 2nd | – | South Africa | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – | 34 | 34.00 | 141.67 |
| 25 | 22/09/2019 | 1st | 6 | South Africa | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | c D A Miller b K Rabada | 14 | 18 | 77.78 | 48 | 24.00 | 114.29 |
| 37 | 09/06/2022 | 1st | 5 | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium | not out | 31* | 12 | 258.33 | 79 | 39.50 | 146.30 |
| 38 | 12/06/2022 | 1st | 5 | South Africa | Barabati Stadium | b W D Parnell | 9 | 12 | 75.00 | 88 | 29.33 | 133.33 |
| 39 | 14/06/2022 | 1st | 5 | South Africa | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium | not out | 31* | 21 | 147.62 | 119 | 39.67 | 136.78 |
| 40 | 17/06/2022 | 1st | 5 | South Africa | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | c T Shamsi b L Ngidi | 46 | 31 | 148.39 | 165 | 41.25 | 139.83 |
| – | 19/06/2022 | 1st | – | South Africa | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – | 165 | 41.25 | 139.83 |
| 56 | 30/10/2022 | 1st | 6 | South Africa | Perth Stadium | c K Rabada b L Ngidi | 2 | 3 | 66.67 | 167 | 33.40 | 138.02 |
Hardik has been a constant player for India against South Africa. His Performance against them shows a mix of resilience and skill. Started first encounter at Wanderers Stadium in February 2018, where he scored 13 off 7 balls maintaining a high strike rate of 185.71. He has contributed to multiple occasions including scores like including 21 off 17 balls at Newlands, 14 off 18 balls at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2019, 31* off 12 balls at Arun Jaitley Stadium and 46 off 31 balls at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium which helped improve his overall status. Although playing as middle order batsman he comes down to bat at the 6, 7 positions is not left with too many balls to carry the game to new heights.
Over eight innings he has accumulated a total of 167 with an average of 33.40 and strike rate of 138.02, which reflects his valuable contribution to his team.
Bowling stats:
| Date | M/Inns | Versus | Ground | Batsman Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | S/R | E/R | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2018 | 2nd | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium | D A Miller (c S Dhawan) | 4.0 | 1/45 | 24.00 | 11.25 | 1 | 45.00 |
| 21/02/2018 | 2nd | South Africa | SuperSport Park | D A Miller (c S N Thakur) | 4.0 | 1/31 | 24.00 | 9.50 | 2 | 38.00 |
| 24/02/2018 | 2nd | South Africa | Newlands | H Klaasen (c B Kumar) | 4.0 | 1/22 | 24.00 | 8.17 | 3 | 32.67 |
| 18/09/2019 | 1st | South Africa | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | D A Miller (b) | 4.0 | 1/31 | 24.00 | 8.06 | 4 | 32.25 |
| 22/09/2019 | 2nd | South Africa | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | R R Hendricks (c V Kohli) | 2.0 | 1/23 | 21.60 | 8.44 | 5 | 30.40 |
| 09/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 1.0 | 0/18 | 22.80 | 8.95 | 34.00 | ||
| 12/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Barabati Stadium | 3.0 | 0/31 | 26.40 | 9.14 | 40.20 | ||
| 17/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | 1.0 | 0/12 | 27.60 | 9.26 | 42.60 | ||
| 30/10/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Perth Stadium | A K Markram (c S A Yadav) | 4.0 | 1/29 | 27.00 | 8.96 | 6 | 40.33 |
He not only impressed with his bat but also with his bowling skills against South-Africa, having played on various occasions, Hardik has dismissed the batting lineup of Africa many a times while claiming the wickets of players like D A Miller, R R Hendricks and H Klaasen. He has seen a mix of ups and downs where he has dismissed the top batting order along with going wicketless, he has seen it all.
In the T20 World Cup 2024, Hardik is in good form and will be looking to claim more stats in his name with his bat and ball.
