Top 5 Best Bowling Performances by Hardik Pandya in All Formats in International Cricket

Hardik Pandya is regarded as one of the greatest all rounders ever to play this game.

It might not be judged based on prolong duration but the impact he has created in the crunch situations of the game that makes it even more worthy.

We have already revealed Top 5 Best Batting performances by Hardik Pandya where he delivered some of the most iconic performances with the willow.

He also delivered with ball where he created massive impact in all three formats of the game.

Let us reveal some of the best bowling performances by him in all three formats in International Cricket to be shared in the below format:

1. 5/28 vs England in 3rd Test at Trent Bridge at 2018: 

It would be certainly touted as one of the most iconic bowling performances by all rounder where he picked 5 wickets by giving away 28 runs in Trend Bridge 2018.

The Bowling spell is special in a way, it was first five wicket haul for him, it is vividly remembered considering the context of the game, as India already trailed by 0-2 in the series.

He took prized wickets of some of the top England batters including the likes of- Joe Root, Johnny Bairstow, Ben Stokes.

With his amazing bowling spell, restricted England towards 161 runs in first innings which set up a victory for India.

2. 4/24 vs England in 3rd ODI, Old Trafford 2022: 

This is another classy bowling spell from Hardik Pandya where he clinched 4 wickets by giving away only 24 runs in Old Trafford 2022, where he bowled with consistency and discipline.

Those 4 wickets came in 7 overs only, which include 3 maidens overs.

He clinched important wickets of- Jason Roy, Jos Butler, Liam Livingstone and Ben Stokes.

All these 4 prized possession wickets gave psychological edge to India.

This was seriously brilliant bowling spell where the set all those batters by claiming their wickets.

 

3. 4/16 vs England- 1st T20I, Southhampton 2022: 

The another classy spell came from Hardik Pandya, where he clinched 4 wickets by giving away only 16 runs in 1st T20I that was played in Southampton 2022.

The brilliant bowling spell from him helped England lose some of the quality batters wicket including the likes of- Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy and Sam Curran have helped India to defend competitive total.

His spell ensured dominance for India in the game, where he also contributed with bat that earned him to win Player of the Match Award.

This was significant performance by him which made one of the most bankable all rounder in T20I forma for India.

 

4. 3/17 vs South Africa- T20 World Cup Final 2024: 

This is another iconic performance from Hardik Pandya considering the magnitude of the tournament, where his brilliant spell in the night of the final against South Africa where he clinched 3 wickets by giving away 17 runs .

He delivered some of the most sensational bowling in death overs where he clinched prized possession wickets of- David Miller and Henrich Klassen.

His calmness under pressure helped Indian team to win this match by 7 runs.

His death bowling was instrumental in curbing South Africa run chase, and eventually helped Indian team to win this contest.

This spell in a way cemented his position as big match player who is capable of delivering some brilliant bowling spell when it mattered the most.

5. 2/29  vs Bangladesh- T20 World Cup 2016: 

This is another classy performance which came from Hardik Pandya where he clinched 2 wickets by giving away 29 runs against Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2016,  where with his amazing bowling skill and classy and presence of mind filled captaincy by MS Dhoni helped Indian team to win that game against Bangladesh by narrow margin.

In last 3 balls Bangladesh needed 2 runs, in walks Pandya who picked back to back 2 wickets on consecutive delivery which ultimately sealed the deal for India via dramatic 1 run victory.

His cool and calm nature and ability to deliver under extreme pressure was lauded big time, as it became career defining moment in early part of International career.

The performance established himself as reliable death bowler and showcased his temperament in crunch situations.

The performance was big time iconic in a way, Pandya was making early in roads in International cricket for someone like him to execute his skill is no  mean feat.

Pandya currently is one of the most followed athletes and popular one too and deserve all credit for brining amazing change in his mindset so that his best performances could be executed in all round department.

Important Questions (FAQ): 

Q-1: Talk a little bit about Hardik Pandya’s Brilliant bowling spell in International Cricket? 

Answer: Considering all permutation and combination, His best bowling spell would include- T20 World Cup 2016 where he picked 2 wickets in death overs in order to make sure India win this game against Bangladesh by 1 run. 

The match became the most iconic one considering brilliant presence of mind with clarity and confidence through which Pandya delivered brilliant bowling spell and MS Dhoni brilliant captaincy where he threw away his gloves and ran fastly behind the wickets in order to seal deal for Indian team. 

Q-2: Why he is not playing Test Cricket Anymore? 

Answer: Indian team have already have clear cut plan in all three formats which are the players who would contribute big time in all three departments.

Considering his repetitive nature of injuries, He was asked not to play Test cricket as the management made it clear they would need someone as  all rounder who could possibly bowl prolong spells so Pandya have been sidelined in Test cricket.

However he is regular member of T20I and ODI Cricket, where he could possibly ball spell around 10 overs and 4 overs in ODI and T20I cricket.

His self confidence and assurance in his skill makes him one of the best all rounders in modern times.

He would only play ODI and T20I Cricket, with his tenacity to play and score runs in based on current requirement of the game makes him even more potent all rounder.

Q-3: Where we could possibly see him in action for Indian Cricket team?

Answer: You could possibly see him in action for Indian Cricket team in the month of September where India would be travelling to Australia and that might be last tour for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who have already retired from two formats which include Test and T20I Cricket.

Pandya would be looking to contribute big time, in all the Upcoming challenges he would possess, and he played an instrumental role in making sure India win 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy 2025.

His significant winning trophy celebration photo grabs limelight and went viral.

The all rounder Known for his brilliant swag, composure on the field and ability to deliver big in terms of both batting and bowling makes him an absolute superstar in Cricket.