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{{Infobox cricketer
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Krunal Pandya
| name = Krunal Pandya
| image = Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya (cropped).jpg
| image = Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya (cropped) 1.jpg
| caption = Krunal (left) with his brother [[Hardik Pandya]] (right) in May 2017
| caption = Krunal in May 2017
| image_size =  220px
| country = India
| country = India
| fullname = Krunal Himanshu Pandya
| fullname = Krunal Himanshu Pandya
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|3|24|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|3|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India
| heightft =  
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| heightinch =  
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| heightm = 1.89
| heightm = 1.89
| batting = Left-handed
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]]
| bowling = [[Slow left-arm orthodox]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| international = true
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| T20Idebutagainst = West Indies
| T20Idebutagainst = West Indies
| T20Icap = 78
| T20Icap = 78
| T20Ishirt = 36 (previously 24)
| T20Ishirt = 36
| lastT20Idate = 25 July
| lastT20Idate = 25 July
| lastT20Iyear = 2021
| lastT20Iyear = 2021
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| clubnumber1 =  
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| club2 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| club2 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| year2 = 2016–present
| year2 = 2016–2021
| clubnumber2 = 24
| clubnumber2 = 24
| club3 = [[Lucknow Super Giants]]
| year3 = 2022–Present
| columns = 4
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
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| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/471342.html ESPNcricinfo
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/471342.html ESPNcricinfo
}}
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'''Krunal Himanshu Pandya''' (born 24 March 1991) is an Indian international [[cricket]]er who plays for [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]] in domestic cricket, and [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]. He is an [[all-rounder]] who bats left-handed and bowls [[slow left-arm orthodox]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IPL 2015 - Hardik Pandya is a man for the future|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/cricketnext/news/ipl-2015-hardik-pandya-is-a-man-for-the-future-546062-78.html|publisher=IBN Live|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref> He made his international debut for the [[Indian cricket team]] in November 2018.<ref name="International Debut">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25181624/hero-krunal-pandya-carpe-diem-moment-debut |title='Hero' Krunal Pandya's carpe diem moment on debut |access-date = 5 November 2018}}</ref> In 2021, he scored the fastest half-century by a cricketer on ODI debut.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=‘This one is for my dad’: Krunal Pandya breaks down in tears after smashing fastest 50 by ODI debutant|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/krunal-pandya-breaks-down-interview-fastest-50-by-odi-debutant-7241572/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
'''Krunal Himanshu Pandya''' (born 24 March 1991) is an Indian international [[cricket]]er who plays for [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]] in domestic cricket, and [[Lucknow Super Giants]] in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]. He is an [[all-rounder]] who bats left-handed and bowls [[slow left-arm orthodox]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IPL 2015 - Hardik Pandya is a man for the future|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/cricketnext/news/ipl-2015-hardik-pandya-is-a-man-for-the-future-546062-78.html|publisher=IBN Live|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref> He made his international debut for the [[Indian cricket team]] in November 2018.<ref name="International Debut">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25181624/hero-krunal-pandya-carpe-diem-moment-debut |title='Hero' Krunal Pandya's carpe diem moment on debut |access-date = 5 November 2018}}</ref> In 2021, he scored the fastest half-century by a cricketer on ODI debut.<ref>{{Cite news|date=23 March 2021|title='This one is for my dad': Krunal Pandya breaks down in tears after smashing fastest 50 by ODI debutant|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/krunal-pandya-breaks-down-interview-fastest-50-by-odi-debutant-7241572/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
Pandya made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut on 6 October 2016, playing for [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]] during the [[2016–17 Ranji Trophy]] tournament.<ref name="FC">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1053459.html |title=Ranji Trophy, Group A: Baroda v Gujarat at Jaipur, Oct 6-9, 2016 |access-date=6 October 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Within the next few months, he became the leading run scorer and leading wicket taker for [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]] in [[2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy]]. He scored 366 runs in 8 matches, making for an average of 45.75 and strike rate of 81.33. This included three half centuries, with a high score of 78. In bowling, he took 11 wickets in 8 matches with economy rate of 4.82, an average of 25.09 and strike rate of 31.10. His best bowling score during the eight matches was 4/20.  In 2017 he featured in an [[India A]] tri-series victory over [[South Africa A cricket team|South Africa A]] and [[Afghanistan A cricket team|Afghanistan A]].
Pandya made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut on 6 October 2016, playing for [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]] during the [[2016–17 Ranji Trophy]] tournament.<ref name="FC">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1053459.html |title=Ranji Trophy, Group A: Baroda v Gujarat at Jaipur, Oct 6-9, 2016 |access-date=6 October 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Within the next few months, he became the leading run scorer and leading wicket taker for [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]] in [[2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy]]. He scored 366 runs in 8 matches, making for an average of 45.75 and strike rate of 81.33. This included three half centuries, with a high score of 78. In bowling, he took 11 wickets in 8 matches with economy rate of 4.82, an average of 25.09 and strike rate of 31.10. His best bowling score during the eight matches was 4/20.  In 2017 he featured in an [[India A]] tri-series victory over [[South Africa A cricket team|South Africa A]] and [[Afghanistan A cricket team|Afghanistan A]].


He was the leading run-scorer for Baroda in the [[2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy]], with 366 runs in eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=11523;team=1610;type=tournament |title=Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2016/17 - Baroda: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 October 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, he was named in [[India A cricket team|India A]]'s squad for the [[2018–19 Deodhar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1162570.html |title=Rahane, Ashwin and Karthik to play Deodhar Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref> Pandya was named as the captain of Baroda for the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]] 2019-2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportzwiki.com/cricket/krunal-pandya-named-barodas-vijay-hazare-trophy-captain-hardik-pandya-not-included|title=Krunal Pandya Named Baroda’s Vijay Hazare Trophy Captain, Hardik Pandya Not Included|date=2019-09-22|website=Sportzwiki|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>
He was the leading run-scorer for Baroda in the [[2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy]], with 366 runs in eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=11523;team=1610;type=tournament |title=Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2016/17 - Baroda: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 October 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, he was named in [[India A cricket team|India A]]'s squad for the [[2018–19 Deodhar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1162570.html |title=Rahane, Ashwin and Karthik to play Deodhar Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref> Pandya was named as the captain of Baroda for the [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]] 2019-2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportzwiki.com/cricket/krunal-pandya-named-barodas-vijay-hazare-trophy-captain-hardik-pandya-not-included|title=Krunal Pandya Named Baroda's Vijay Hazare Trophy Captain, Hardik Pandya Not Included|date=2019-09-22|website=Sportzwiki|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>


==Indian Premier League==
==Indian Premier League==
At the 2016 IPL auction, [[Mumbai Indians]] purchased Pandya for {{INR}}2 crore. He made his [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] debut in April 2016, playing against [[Gujarat Lions]] at [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]. His first wicket came with the dismissal of [[Dinesh Karthik]], who was caught in the deep by [[Harbhajan Singh]]. He finished his first match with figures of 1/20 in 4 overs. In batting, he scored 20 runs off 11 balls, which included three fours. For his performances in the 2016 IPL season, he was named in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/15830511/morris-mustafizur-krunal-chahal-espncricinfo-team-tournament|title=Morris and Mustafizur, Krunal and Chahal in IPL XI|website=www.espncricinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/80264/indian-premier-league-2016-cricbuzzs-team-of-the-tournament|title=Indian Premier League 2016: Cricbuzz's Team of the Tournament|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>
At the 2016 IPL auction, [[Mumbai Indians]] purchased Pandya for {{INR}}2 crore. He made his [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] debut in April 2016, playing against [[Gujarat Lions]] at [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]. For his performances in the [[2016 Indian Premier League|2016 IPL season]], he was named in the [[ESPNcricinfo|Cricinfo]] and [[Cricbuzz]] IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/15830511/morris-mustafizur-krunal-chahal-espncricinfo-team-tournament|title=Morris and Mustafizur, Krunal and Chahal in IPL XI|website=www.espncricinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/80264/indian-premier-league-2016-cricbuzzs-team-of-the-tournament|title=Indian Premier League 2016: Cricbuzz's Team of the Tournament|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>


In 2016, he scored 86 from 37 balls and took the wickets of [[Quinton de Kock|Quinton De Kock]] and [[Zaheer Khan]] and was adjudged to be the [[Man of the Match|Player of the Match]] against [[Delhi Daredevils]] at  [[Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium|ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam]]. He continued to produce consistent performances with the bat and ball throughout the tournament. He was declared as the Player of the Match for his performance of 47 in a final victory against [[Rising Pune Supergiant]]. For his performances in the 2017 IPL season, he was named in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/94768/cricbuzzs-ipl-2017-xi|title=Cricbuzz's IPL 2017 XI|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>
In 2016, he scored 86 from 37 balls and took the wickets of [[Quinton de Kock|Quinton De Kock]] and [[Zaheer Khan]] and was adjudged to be the [[Man of the Match|Player of the Match]] against [[Delhi Daredevils]] at  [[Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium|ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam]]. He continued to produce consistent performances with the bat and ball throughout the tournament. He was declared as the Player of the Match for his performance of 47 in a final victory against [[Rising Pune Supergiant]]. For his performances in the 2017 IPL season, he was named in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/94768/cricbuzzs-ipl-2017-xi|title=Cricbuzz's IPL 2017 XI|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>
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In January 2018, Pandya was signed up by the [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He had scored 160 against Railways in [[Ranji trophy]] with 21 boundaries and he was the highest run scorer in the first innings for [[Baroda]] with a strike rate of 73.06 in his second first class game.
In January 2018, Pandya was signed up by the [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He had scored 160 against Railways in [[Ranji trophy]] with 21 boundaries and he was the highest run scorer in the first innings for [[Baroda]] with a strike rate of 73.06 in his second first class game.


In IPL 2021, Pandya's over-aggressive reactions over the field took center stage. A lot of times, he was seen getting angry on the fielders when there was no chance that the ball could be stopped. While some slammed Krunal for his behavior, few have turned him into a meme material trolling him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-twitter-slams-krunal-pandya-for-his-over-aggressive-reactions-on-the-field/|title=IPL 2021 Twitter slams Krunal Pandya for his over-aggressive reactions on the field|website=Crictracker}}</ref> Later in the tournament, Pandya grabbed the attention over his questionable behavior again after being caught throwing moisturizer bottle towards Anukul Roy during the match against [[Rajasthan Royals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-krunal-pandya-carelessly-throws-moisturizer-bottle-towards-anukul-roy-grabs-attention-over-questionable-behavior-again/|title=IPL 2021 Krunal Pandya carelessly throws moisturizer bottle towards Anukul Roy; grabs attention over questionable behavior again|website=Crictracker}}</ref>
In IPL 2021, Pandya's over-aggressive reactions over the field took center stage. A lot of times, he was seen getting angry on the fielders when there was no chance that the ball could be stopped. While some slammed Krunal for his behavior, few have turned him into a meme material trolling him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-twitter-slams-krunal-pandya-for-his-over-aggressive-reactions-on-the-field/|title=IPL 2021 Twitter slams Krunal Pandya for his over-aggressive reactions on the field|website=Crictracker|date=24 April 2021}}</ref> Later in the tournament, Pandya grabbed the attention over his questionable behavior again after being caught throwing moisturizer bottle towards [[Anukul Roy]] during the match against [[Rajasthan Royals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-krunal-pandya-carelessly-throws-moisturizer-bottle-towards-anukul-roy-grabs-attention-over-questionable-behavior-again/|title=IPL 2021 Krunal Pandya carelessly throws moisturizer bottle towards Anukul Roy; grabs attention over questionable behavior again|website=Crictracker|date=May 2021}}</ref>
 
In the 2022 IPL Auction, Pandya's was bought by the [[Lucknow Super Giants]] for ₹8.25 crores. <ref> {{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-auction/ipl-auction-2022-live-updates-day-1/article38413730.ece |access-date=12 Feb 2022 |title= PL Auction 2022 live updates}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He is the elder brother of fellow Indian cricketer [[Hardik Pandya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandyas-throwback-picture-with-brother-krunal-oozes-desi-swag-2215519|title=Hardik Pandya's Throwback Picture With Brother Krunal Oozes "Desi Swag"}}</ref> In 2017, he married Pankhuri Sharma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankhuri Sharma turns 29: A look at Krunal Pandya's stunning wife|url=https://www.mid-day.com/photos/krunal-pandyas-wife-pankhuri-sharma-is-beauty-personified/15358|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news|title=Pankhuri Sharma reveals how Krunal Pandya proposed her in front of Mumbai Indians team|url=https://crickettimes.com/2020/04/pankhuri-sharma-reveals-how-krunal-pandya-proposed-her-in-front-of-mumbai-indians-team/|website=CricketTimes.com|last=Mukherjee|first=Shubro|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>  
He is the elder brother of fellow Indian cricketer [[Hardik Pandya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandyas-throwback-picture-with-brother-krunal-oozes-desi-swag-2215519|title=Hardik Pandya's Throwback Picture With Brother Krunal Oozes "Desi Swag"}}</ref> In 2017, he married Pankhuri Sharma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankhuri Sharma turns 29: A look at Krunal Pandya's stunning wife|url=https://www.mid-day.com/photos/krunal-pandyas-wife-pankhuri-sharma-is-beauty-personified/15358|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Pankhuri Sharma reveals how Krunal Pandya proposed her in front of Mumbai Indians team|url=https://crickettimes.com/2020/04/pankhuri-sharma-reveals-how-krunal-pandya-proposed-her-in-front-of-mumbai-indians-team/|website=CricketTimes.com|last=Mukherjee|first=Shubro|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>


In January 2021, Indian cricketer [[Deepak Hooda]] wrote a scathing letter addressed to the Baroda Cricket Association accusing Krunal Pandya of using ‘abusive language’ and ‘threats to end his career’ and Hooda pulled himself out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=‘Krunal Pandya abusing me in front of Baroda teammates’: Deepak Hooda to BCA|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/bca-report-deepak-hooda-krunal-pandya-spat-7140501/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
In January 2021, Indian cricketer [[Deepak Hooda]] wrote a scathing letter addressed to the Baroda Cricket Association accusing Krunal Pandya of using ‘abusive language’ and ‘threats to end his career’ and Hooda pulled himself out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 April 2021|title='Krunal Pandya abusing me in front of Baroda teammates': Deepak Hooda to BCA|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/bca-report-deepak-hooda-krunal-pandya-spat-7140501/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
On 27 July 2021, he tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sl-vs-ind-2021-krunal-pandya-tests-positive-for-covid-19-second-t20i-postponed-by-a-day-1271168| title = SL vs Ind 2021 - Krunal Pandya tests positive for Covid-19, second T20I postponed by a day}} </ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/118367/krunal-pandya-separated-from-team-second-t20i-set-to-be-played-today-india-vs-sri-lanka-2021-covid-19-cricbuzzcom|title = Krunal separated from team; second T20I likely to be played today}}</ref>


On 27 July 2021, he tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sl-vs-ind-2021-krunal-pandya-tests-positive-for-covid-19-second-t20i-postponed-by-a-day-1271168</ref><ref>https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/118367/krunal-pandya-separated-from-team-second-t20i-set-to-be-played-today-india-vs-sri-lanka-2021-covid-19-cricbuzzcom</ref>
In January 2022, Pandya's [[Twitter]] account was hacked, and suspicious tweets were posted from an alleged bitcoin scammer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India Allrounder Krunal Pandya's Twitter Account Hacked|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/india-allrounder-krunal-pandyas-twitter-account-hacked-4702661.html|access-date=2022-02-08|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref> Later in the day, all of the hacker's tweets were deleted and Pandya posted a tweet apologizing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Krunal Pandya Apologises For "Inconvenience" Caused After His Twitter Account Gets "Hacked" |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/krunal-pandya-apologises-for-inconvenience-caused-after-his-twitter-account-gets-hacked-2733785 |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=NDTVSports.com |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya (cropped) 1.jpg
Personal information
Full nameKrunal Himanshu Pandya
Born (1991-03-24) 24 March 1991 (age 34)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsHardik Pandya (brother)
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 233)23 March 2021 v England
Last ODI23 July 2021 v Sri Lanka
ODI shirt no.36
T20I debut (cap 78)4 November 2018 v West Indies
Last T20I25 July 2021 v Sri Lanka
T20I shirt no.36
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2012–presentBaroda
2016–2021Mumbai Indians (squad no. 24)
2022–PresentLucknow Super Giants
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 5 19 8 67
Runs scored 130 124 470 2,041
Batting average 65.00 24.80 31.33 38.50
100s/50s 0/1 0/0 2/2 2/12
Top score 58* 26* 160 133*
Balls bowled 228 410 683 3,084
Wickets 2 15 14 81
Bowling average 111.50 36.93 25.85 31.49
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 2
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 1/26 4/36 4/40 6/41
Catches/stumpings 1/0 8/0 4/0 23/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 26 July 2021

Krunal Himanshu Pandya (born 24 March 1991) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for Baroda in domestic cricket, and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. He is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox.[1] He made his international debut for the Indian cricket team in November 2018.[2] In 2021, he scored the fastest half-century by a cricketer on ODI debut.[3]

Domestic career[edit]

Pandya made his first-class debut on 6 October 2016, playing for Baroda during the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy tournament.[4] Within the next few months, he became the leading run scorer and leading wicket taker for Baroda in 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 366 runs in 8 matches, making for an average of 45.75 and strike rate of 81.33. This included three half centuries, with a high score of 78. In bowling, he took 11 wickets in 8 matches with economy rate of 4.82, an average of 25.09 and strike rate of 31.10. His best bowling score during the eight matches was 4/20. In 2017 he featured in an India A tri-series victory over South Africa A and Afghanistan A.

He was the leading run-scorer for Baroda in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 366 runs in eight matches.[5] In October 2018, he was named in India A's squad for the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy.[6] Pandya was named as the captain of Baroda for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-2020.[7]

Indian Premier League[edit]

At the 2016 IPL auction, Mumbai Indians purchased Pandya for ₹2 crore. He made his IPL debut in April 2016, playing against Gujarat Lions at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. For his performances in the 2016 IPL season, he was named in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI.[8][9]

In 2016, he scored 86 from 37 balls and took the wickets of Quinton De Kock and Zaheer Khan and was adjudged to be the Player of the Match against Delhi Daredevils at ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. He continued to produce consistent performances with the bat and ball throughout the tournament. He was declared as the Player of the Match for his performance of 47 in a final victory against Rising Pune Supergiant. For his performances in the 2017 IPL season, he was named in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI.[10]

In January 2018, Pandya was signed up by the Mumbai Indians in the 2018 IPL auction.[11] He had scored 160 against Railways in Ranji trophy with 21 boundaries and he was the highest run scorer in the first innings for Baroda with a strike rate of 73.06 in his second first class game.

In IPL 2021, Pandya's over-aggressive reactions over the field took center stage. A lot of times, he was seen getting angry on the fielders when there was no chance that the ball could be stopped. While some slammed Krunal for his behavior, few have turned him into a meme material trolling him.[12] Later in the tournament, Pandya grabbed the attention over his questionable behavior again after being caught throwing moisturizer bottle towards Anukul Roy during the match against Rajasthan Royals.[13]

In the 2022 IPL Auction, Pandya's was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants for ₹8.25 crores. [14]

International career[edit]

In October 2018, Pandya was named in India's Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for their tours against the West Indies and Australia.[15] He made his T20I debut for India against the West Indies on 4 November 2018, taking one wicket and scoring an unbeaten 21 runs off 9 balls.[16][2] He was selected for India Twenty20 International team against Australia and played all three matches. In the first match he conceded 55 runs in four overs, but took 1/26 in the second T20I and won the Player of the Match award in the third match for his bowling performance of 4/36 in 4 overs.[17]

In March 2021, he was named in India's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against England.[18] He made his ODI debut for India on 23 March 2021, against England, scoring 58 not out.[19] His fifty was the fastest on debut in an ODI match, coming from 26 balls.[20]

Personal life[edit]

He is the elder brother of fellow Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya.[21] In 2017, he married Pankhuri Sharma.[22][23]

In January 2021, Indian cricketer Deepak Hooda wrote a scathing letter addressed to the Baroda Cricket Association accusing Krunal Pandya of using ‘abusive language’ and ‘threats to end his career’ and Hooda pulled himself out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.[24] On 27 July 2021, he tested positive for COVID-19.[25][26]

In January 2022, Pandya's Twitter account was hacked, and suspicious tweets were posted from an alleged bitcoin scammer.[27] Later in the day, all of the hacker's tweets were deleted and Pandya posted a tweet apologizing.[28]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "IPL 2015 - Hardik Pandya is a man for the future". IBN Live. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "'Hero' Krunal Pandya's carpe diem moment on debut". Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "'This one is for my dad': Krunal Pandya breaks down in tears after smashing fastest 50 by ODI debutant". The Indian Express. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Ranji Trophy, Group A: Baroda v Gujarat at Jaipur, Oct 6-9, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2016/17 - Baroda: Batting and bowling averages". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  6. ↑ "Rahane, Ashwin and Karthik to play Deodhar Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "Krunal Pandya Named Baroda's Vijay Hazare Trophy Captain, Hardik Pandya Not Included". Sportzwiki. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "Morris and Mustafizur, Krunal and Chahal in IPL XI". www.espncricinfo.com.
  9. ↑ "Indian Premier League 2016: Cricbuzz's Team of the Tournament". Cricbuzz.
  10. ↑ "Cricbuzz's IPL 2017 XI". Cricbuzz.
  11. ↑ "List of sold and unsold players". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  12. ↑ "IPL 2021 Twitter slams Krunal Pandya for his over-aggressive reactions on the field". Crictracker. 24 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "IPL 2021 Krunal Pandya carelessly throws moisturizer bottle towards Anukul Roy; grabs attention over questionable behavior again". Crictracker. May 2021.
  14. ↑ "PL Auction 2022 live updates". Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  15. ↑ "Uncapped Krunal Pandya, Nadeem named in India squads for Australia, Windies T20Is, Dhoni left out". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  16. ↑ "1st T20I (N), West Indies tour of India at Kolkata, Nov 4 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  17. ↑ "India tour of Australia 2018/19 - Live Cricket Scores & Fixtures - ESPNCricinfo". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  18. ↑ "Prasidh Krishna called up for ODI series against England". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  19. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), Pune, Mar 23 2021, England tour of India". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  20. ↑ "India vs England: Krunal Pandya sets new record with 26-ball 50 on ODI debut". India Today. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  21. ↑ "Hardik Pandya's Throwback Picture With Brother Krunal Oozes "Desi Swag"".
  22. ↑ "Pankhuri Sharma turns 29: A look at Krunal Pandya's stunning wife". mid-day. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  23. ↑ Mukherjee, Shubro. "Pankhuri Sharma reveals how Krunal Pandya proposed her in front of Mumbai Indians team". CricketTimes.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  24. ↑ "'Krunal Pandya abusing me in front of Baroda teammates': Deepak Hooda to BCA". The Indian Express. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ↑ "SL vs Ind 2021 - Krunal Pandya tests positive for Covid-19, second T20I postponed by a day".
  26. ↑ "Krunal separated from team; second T20I likely to be played today".
  27. ↑ "India Allrounder Krunal Pandya's Twitter Account Hacked". www.news18.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  28. ↑ "Krunal Pandya Apologises For "Inconvenience" Caused After His Twitter Account Gets "Hacked"". NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 16 June 2022.

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