Hardik Pandya, after facing the ire of fans during a turbulent Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the new captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI), made an emphatic comeback in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in the USA and the Caribbean.
Key performances in T20 World Cup 2024
Pandya delivered significant contributions with both bat and ball. Batting in crucial situations, he accumulated 144 runs at an impressive strike rate exceeding 150. His bowling was equally impactful, taking 11 wickets throughout the tournament.
His most memorable performance was in the final, where he sparked a dramatic South African collapse. With South Africa needing just 30 runs from 30 balls and Heinrich Klaasen in full swing, Pandya dismissed Klaasen on the first ball of the 17th over. He then bowled a nail-biting final over, defending 16 runs to secure a seven-run victory for India and clinch their second T20 World Cup title.
Rising to the top of ICC Rankings
Following his stellar performances, Pandya ascended two places in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings, becoming the first Indian to achieve the top spot. He now shares this position with Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga.
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Fans took to social media platforms to celebrate Pandya’s achievements and his vital role in India’s success. The overwhelming appreciation reflects the high regard in which he is held by cricket enthusiasts.
Here is how fans reacted:
Hardik Pandya becomes the new No.1 Ranked T20i All Rounder.
– The comeback of Hardik. 👊🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/PuUsrQzsOi
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 3, 2024
When you aim for the stars, the skies come to you. 🔝🔥
Deserved ace in the T20I all-rounder rankings. Well done, Hardik Pandya! 👏#PlayBold #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/K19NF34i2j
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) July 3, 2024
History created in the ICC rankings!
HARDIK PANDYA BECOMES THE FIRST INDIAN TO BECOME NO.1 RANKED T20I ALL-ROUNDER. pic.twitter.com/MF9KOwFL5F
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) July 3, 2024
When you aim for the stars, the skies come to you. 🔝🔥
Deserved ace in the T20I all-rounder rankings. Well done, Hardik Pandya! 👏
Dream for Vadapav to achieve no.1 ICC ranking.. pic.twitter.com/9aOMgFefvT
— Mark. 🇮🇳 (@im_markanday) July 4, 2024
HARDIK PANDYA BECOMES NO.1 T20 ALL-ROUNDER IN THE WORLD IN ICC RANKINGS…!!!!!
– The MVP of Team India. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/hCypTe0glZ
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) July 3, 2024
Breaking: Hardik Pandya becomes the No. 1 ranked all-rounder in T20I cricket. Very well deserved 🇮🇳🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/bp11F7u5Kd
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 3, 2024
Hardik Pandya 🇮🇳 is now the No.1 T20 All Rounder in the World 🌎
In ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Hardik scored 144 Runs in 7 Matches and also took 11 Wickets and was the Best All Rounder of the Tournament 💥 #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/0cXP7fpElh
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) July 3, 2024
Make A Way For new No.1 T20i Allrounder
Hardik Pandya 🫡 pic.twitter.com/LqayMxENKI
— 𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙑𝙆18 (@Vk18xCr7) July 3, 2024
First Mumbai Indians captain to achieve No 1 ICC ranking since 2013. The great man, Hardik Pandya❤️. pic.twitter.com/uQ6pHqOvDv
— Sai Krishna💫 (@SaiKingkohli) July 3, 2024
Always believed in samay ka pahiya for Hardik Pandya.. The new No.1 ranked all-rounder in T20Is 🥹♥️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/V7yUvwYdre
— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) July 3, 2024
Hardik Pandya is the new No.1 All-rounder in T20Is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
What a great comeback from him🔥❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/kXbyrTRQy6
— Lord Durgesh (@hardikpandya39) July 3, 2024
Hardik pandya No #1 All-rounder in t20 ranking 🔥❤️🇮🇳. pic.twitter.com/jlO6p0HRa8
— Malik Hammad (@Hammad_Iqbal786) July 3, 2024
Hardik Pandya is the new No.1 T20I All-rounder. This redemption is for ages. pic.twitter.com/4ZkLr2dyFW
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 3, 2024
Ruled out WC23 due to injury
Received hatred at home and away
Returned to T20 WC squad as VC
Delivered impressive spells with the ball and finished games with the bat
Won the WC for India after 13 years
Became No. 1 ranked all-rounder in T20Is#BCCI #Cricket #ICC #Hardikpandya pic.twitter.com/6Ptbh9pYGo— Hamza Chaudhary (@Its_HamzaAshfaq) July 4, 2024
Pandya Redemption
No.1 All-rounder in T20Is #HardikPandya @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/Ip7EOY7V8o— Ro Ko (Parody) (@Natweetsbro_) July 4, 2024
Hardik Pandya becomes first Indian to be ranked No. 1 T20I allrounder pic.twitter.com/DcHS7EGWu0
— Aashish Chandorkar (@c_aashish) July 4, 2024
Now, hardik pandya is No. 1 All rounder in the world
He has the best T20 World Cup 🇮🇳 #IndianCricketTeam #HardikPandya #T20WorldCup
— Kshitiza Kumar 🇮🇳 (@kshitizakumar16) July 4, 2024
When you aim for the stars, the skies come to you. 🔝🔥
Deserved ace in the T20I all-rounder rankings. Well done, Hardik Pandya! 👏
Dream for Vadapav to achieve no.1 ICC ranking.. pic.twitter.com/9aOMgFefvT
— Mark. 🇮🇳 (@im_markanday) July 4, 2024
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