Hardik Pandya is one of India’s most reliable all-rounders, known for his big hitting, sharp bowling, and ability to change games with both bat and ball. While India has rarely played against UAE, Hardik has featured once — during the 2016 Asia Cup T20I — and his performance showed why he is so valuable in the team setup.
Hardik Pandya vs UAE T20I Performance
Pandya has played one T20I match against UAE, which took place on March 3, 2016 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. India dominated the game and chased down the target quickly, which meant Pandya did not get a chance to bat. However, he made an impact with the ball.
Pandya T20I Bowling Stats vs UAE
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Econ | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.0 | 11 | 1 | 1/11 | 3.67 | 11.0 | 18.0 |
Key Highlights:
- Dismissed Rohan Mustafa (caught by Virat Kohli).
- Recorded one of the best economy rates of the match (3.67).
- His bowling helped India restrict UAE to a very low score, making the run-chase easy.
Hardik Pandya Batting vs UAE
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | 50/100 | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – | – | 0/0 | – | – |
Note: Pandya did not bat in this game, as India’s top order chased down the target comfortably.
Pandya ODI Stats vs UAE
Hardik Pandya has not played an ODI match against UAE yet. Future Asia Cup or ICC events may present him the opportunity to contribute with both bat and ball against them.
Impact & Match Influence
Even without batting, Hardik showed his value as a bowling all-rounder. His ability to keep things tight and pick up crucial wickets early on was key to maintaining India’s dominance.
- Control: His economy rate of 3.67 was among the best in the match.
- Partnership Breaker: His wicket of Rohan Mustafa stopped UAE from building momentum.
- Professional Approach: Treated the game with the same seriousness as against top teams.
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Hardik Pandya – Overall T20I Career Overview
| Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Bat SR | Wickets | Bowl Avg | Bowl SR | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 1812 | 27.88 | 141.67 | 94 | 26.44 | 19.33 | 8.21 |
Insight: His overall numbers show why he is India’s go-to all-rounder — aggressive batting at 141+ SR and consistent wicket-taking ability make him a complete package.
With UAE now regularly featuring in Asia Cup tournaments, Pandya is likely to get more chances to display his all-round ability. His role as a finisher and death-over bowler could prove decisive in future encounters.
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Conclusion
Hardik Pandya’s record vs UAE may consist of just one T20I match, but it shows his ability to adapt and contribute in crucial situations. His tight bowling spell in the Asia Cup 2016 game underlined his discipline and control, proving he can step up even in matches where he doesn’t get to bat. Fans can expect him to deliver similar impactful performances whenever India faces UAE again.
