• Hardik Pandya made his IPL debut in 2015.

  • He was bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 10 lacs back then.

Breakdown of Hardik Pandya’s IPL salary since debut
Hardik Pandya's IPL salary (Photo Source: Twitter)

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As Hardik Pandya has moved back to Mumbai Indians (MI), fans are eager to know the price at which MI traded the Baroda all-rounder from Gujarat Titans (GT).

Hardik continues to be a key figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL), his journey in the tournament has not only been marked by stellar performances on the field but also by significant growth in his earnings.

Analyzing Hardik Pandya’s IPL salary evolution since debut

1. IPL 2015 – Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya entered the IPL scene in 2015 with the Mumbai-based franchise. During his debut season, he earned a modest sum, reflecting his rookie status in the league. His salary for the inaugural season was INR 10 lakhs.

2. IPL 2016 and IPL 2017 – Mumbai Indians: There was no change in Hardik’s IPL earnings for the next two years. He took home INR 10 lakhs from the 10th and the 11th season.

3. IPL 2018 – Mumbai Indians: By 2018, Hardik had established himself as a valuable asset for the Mumbai Paltan. His performances with both bat and ball earned him a significant raise in salary. Pandya’s IPL salary was substantially boosted this season, reaching INR 11 crores.

4. IPL 2019, IPL 2020 and IPL 2021 – Mumbai Indians: Hardik’s reputation as a power-hitter and a reliable bowler continued to soar. His salary, too, reflected this, maintaining the price band of INR 11 crores.

5. IPL 2022 – Gujarat Titans: The 2022 edition marked another chapter in Hardik’s career as he opted out MI franchise to become the captain of the newly added Gujarat Titans, where his salary increased by 4 INR crores i.e. INR 15 crore in total.

6. IPL 2023 – Gujarat Titans: Leading GT to title triumph in their inaugural season, Hardik once again earned the hefty price money of INR 15 crore from the cash-rich league.

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7. IPL 2024 – Mumbai Indians: Ahead of the forthcoming IPL season, MI traded Hardik from GT in an all-cash deal. The 30-year-old cricketer will be getting a salary of INR 15 crore from the MI franchise.

Hardik’s IPL journey has not only been a testament to his cricketing prowess but also to his growing financial success in the league. As one of the league’s premier all-rounders, Hardik’s contributions on the field continue to be rewarded with a salary that reflects his evolving status in T20 cricket.

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