Breakdown of Hardik Pandya’s IPL Salary Over The Years: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a triumphant return to his original Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI), following a significant trade from Gujarat Titans (GT) in an all-cash deal. Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions, secured Pandya’s services by paying INR 15 crore, accompanied by an undisclosed transfer fee.
This move marks a complete journey for the cricketer, born in Gujarat, who was initially identified by MI’s talent development wing and was acquired for his base price of INR 10 Lakh during the 2015 auction. From that point onward, Pandya’s career soared during the golden era for MI, playing a pivotal role in their four title triumphs within a span of six years.
Breakdown of Hardik Pandya’s IPL Salary Over The Years
IPL 2015 – INR 10 Lakh:
Hardik Pandya kickstarted his journey in the Indian Premier League season 2015 with Mumbai Indians, who roped him for Rs 10 lakh.
IPL 2016 – INR 10 Lakh:
After having won the IPL title in the year 2015, Hardik was retained by Mumbai Indians for the following season for Rs. 10 lakh.
IPL 2017 – INR 10 Lakh:
Hardik Pandya maintained a consistent salary of Rs 10 lakh for the third consecutive year in IPL 2017 while contributing significantly to the franchise’s success, helping them secure another IPL trophy in the same year.
IPL 2018 – INR 11 Crores:
In IPL 2018, Hardik Pandya received a significant pay raise as Mumbai Indians retained him for Rs. 11 crore before the auctions. This increase was a result of his crucial contributions to the team’s success, showcasing outstanding performances with both the bat and the ball.
IPL 2019 – INR 11 Crores:
In 2019, Hardik Pandya delivered his most outstanding season in the IPL, earning widespread acclaim for his sensational performances.. He scored 402 runs in that season.
IPL 2020 – INR 11 Crores:
He continued with a salary of INR 11 crores, scoring 281 runs in the IPL 2020 edition. Hardik Pandya’s reputation as a formidable power-hitter and a dependable bowler continued to rise, and his salary remained in the INR 11 crores price band.
IPL 2021 – INR 11 Crores:
After three seasons of retention, MI released Pandya ahead of the 2021 edition, only to buy him again for INR 11 Crore. However, his performance in that season fell short of expectations, managing just 127 runs from 12 matches. Consequently, he was released again by MI ahead of the mega auction in 2022, marking a turning point in the star all-rounder’s journey.
IPL 2022 – INR 15 Crores:
Following his release from MI, Pandya joined the newly-formed IPL franchise Gujarat Titans as their captain for INR 15 Crore. He enjoyed remarkable success, leading Gujarat to an IPL triumph in their debut season. Pandya’s stellar performance included scoring 487 runs from 15 matches (the highest for his team) and taking eight wickets at an average of 27.75 and an economy of 7.28. This achievement made him the second captain to lift the trophy in the debut season in the history of the IPL.
IPL 2023 – INR 15 Crores:
Maintaining his sensational form, Hardik Pandya was retained by the franchise for INR 15 Crores in the following year. Once again leading the Gujarat Titans, he guided the team to the finals of the tournament. Unfortunately, his side lost the game to the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in the final.
