Hardik Pandya has grown into one of India’s most impactful leaders in white-ball cricket. Known for his confidence, aggressive mindset, and calm approach under pressure, Pandya has shown exceptional leadership traits both for India and in the IPL.
He first captained India in 2022 and quickly showcased a strong understanding of strategy and team management. In the IPL, his rise as a leader began with Gujarat Titans, where he created history by winning the title in their debut season.
Below is a clean and updated view of Hardik Pandya’s captaincy records across formats and leagues.
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Hardik Pandya Captaincy Record
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODI | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 66.67% |
| T20I | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | – | 0 | 62.50% |
| Total | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.15% |
Pandya served as India’s stand-in captain during multiple bilateral series and built a strong win percentage, especially in T20Is.
Hardik Pandya in Test Captaincy
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | – |
Pandya has not captained India in Test cricket as he has not been part of the Test squad since 2018.
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Hardik Pandya Captaincy Record in ODI Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.67% |
He led India in three ODIs and delivered a solid win percentage with two victories.
Hardik Pandya Captaincy Record in T20I Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 62.50% |
Pandya became India’s interim T20I captain after the 2022 T20 World Cup. His leadership helped India win multiple T20I series, and he maintained a strong win percentage despite injury interruptions.
Hardik Pandya Captaincy Record in IPL
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 31 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 70.96% |
| Mumbai Indians | 29 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 44.82% |
| Total | 60 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 58.33% |
Pandya’s leadership journey in the IPL is remarkable. With Gujarat Titans, he achieved one of the best starts for a captain in league history by winning the title in their debut season. He also led GT to another final in the following year.
He later returned to Mumbai Indians as captain. While the 2024 season was challenging, the team improved significantly in 2025 and reached the knockout stages under his leadership.