Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Hardik Pandya's Asia Cup Return and Record Potential
Hardik Pandya, a key player for India, is returning to play in the Asia Cup.
He hasn't played for India since the ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries, but is now back.
He has a chance to make history by being the first to score over 100 runs and take 10 wickets in the T20 Asia Cup if he scores 17 runs.
This will be a chance for him to prove himself before the T20 World Cup.
Conditions in the UAE may pose some challenges but will provide Pandya an opportunity to showcase his skills as an all-rounder.
Hardik Pandya returns to the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025.
He last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Pandya could become the first player to achieve 100+ runs and 10+ wickets in the T20 Asia Cup.
Pandya has 11 wickets and 83 runs in T20 Asia Cup.
The Asia Cup will serve as a test for Pandya ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- Who
- Hardik Pandya
- What
- Pandya returns for India in the Asia Cup and could make history.
- When
- The Asia Cup 2025.
- Where
- UAE.
- Why
- To perform for India and potentially secure a spot in the T20 World Cup squad.
India
Critics
Pandya's role in the team
India
The team hopes Pandya can contribute with both bat and ball.
Critics
Concerns about Pandya's fitness and injury history.
- Pandya's Role
- Significant all-rounder for India
- Runs Needed for Record
- 17
- Wickets in T20 Asia Cup
- 11
- Runs in T20 Asia Cup
- 83
- Last Played for India
- ICC Champions Trophy
