Hardik Pandya, who is currently an asset for India in white-ball cricket, has provided stability with both the bat and the ball, making him one of the most important players for the Men in Blue. In the IPL also, he has played for Gujarat Titans and is currently with Mumbai Indians, a team he previously played for as well. Pandya has played 137 IPL matches, scoring 2525 runs in 128 innings. With the ball, whenever the team has needed him, he has delivered key overs, taking 64 wickets at a decent economy rate of 9.10, which is solid proof of his all-round ability. As a captain, he has always done a good job. He captained Gujarat Titans in 2022 and 2023, leading them to a trophy in 2022 and a near-miss in 2023, when they lost the final to CSK. However, when it comes to captaining Mumbai Indians, it didn’t suit him as the team struggled under his leadership and failed to secure a playoff spot. Since then, there has been much speculation about what’s next for him in IPL 2025. Will he captain again? Or MI surprise its fans, just as they have in the past.
Will Hardik Pandya captain MI
Yes, Mumbai Indians newly appointed head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed just a month ago that Hardik Pandya will continue as the captain of the franchise for the 2025 IPL season, despite a poor performance in the previous season. The team has decided to stick with him once again, hoping for better results.
Hardik Pandya captaincy record for MI
Captaining MI didn’t go well for this superstar all-rounder. Under his leadership, the five-time champions Mumbai Indians struggled and didn’t achieve the expected results. The team finished tenth with four wins and ten losses.
Hardik Pandya overall captaincy record in IPL
| Mts | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
| 45 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 57.72% |
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