Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Hardik Pandya vs Ravindra Jadeja IPL stats, quick answer: Ravindra Jadeja has more runs, far more wickets and a much better economy rate; Hardik Pandya scores faster with the bat. Jadeja is the more complete all-rounder by the numbers, while Hardik has the stronger record as a title-winning captain.
- Matches: Hardik Pandya 162, Ravindra Jadeja 268
- Runs: Hardik Pandya 2955 (SR 146.29), Ravindra Jadeja 3526 (SR 130.64)
- Wickets: Hardik Pandya 82 (econ 9.36), Ravindra Jadeja 180 (econ 7.71)
- IPL titles: Hardik Pandya 5, Ravindra Jadeja 4
Why This Comparison Is Worth Making
Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are India’s two leading all-rounders of the IPL era. Both have won multiple titles, Hardik with Mumbai Indians and as captain of Gujarat Titans, Jadeja with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and Chennai Super Kings.
Hardik Pandya vs Ravindra Jadeja IPL Stats: Career Numbers Side by Side
| Metric | Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 162 | 268 |
| Seasons | 12 | 18 |
| Runs | 2955 | 3526 |
| Average | 27.88 | 29.14 |
| Strike rate | 146.29 | 130.64 |
| Highest score | 91 | 77* |
| 100s / 50s | 0 / 10 | 0 / 5 |
| Fours | 228 | 264 |
| Sixes | 156 | 122 |
| Wickets | 82 | 180 |
| Economy | 9.36 | 7.71 |
| Balls per wicket | 21.5 | 23.6 |
| Best bowling | 5/36 | 5/16 |
| Player of the match | 8 | 17 |
| Titles | 5 | 4 |
Per match, Hardik Pandya has contributed 18.2 runs and Ravindra Jadeja 13.2 runs. Hardik Pandya has won player of the match once every 20.2 games, Ravindra Jadeja once every 15.8.
Season-by-Season Parallel
| Season | Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | – | 135 runs, SR 131.07 (14 m) |
| 2009 | – | 295 runs, SR 110.90 (13 m) |
| 2011 | – | 283 runs, SR 124.12 (14 m) |
| 2012 | – | 191 runs, SR 126.49 (19 m) |
| 2013 | – | 201 runs, SR 148.89 (18 m) |
| 2014 | – | 146 runs, SR 132.73 (16 m) |
| 2015 | 112 runs, SR 180.65 (9 m) | 132 runs, SR 104.76 (17 m) |
| 2016 | 44 runs, SR 69.84 (11 m) | 191 runs, SR 107.91 (15 m) |
| 2017 | 250 runs, SR 156.25 (17 m) | 158 runs, SR 139.82 (12 m) |
| 2018 | 260 runs, SR 133.33 (13 m) | 89 runs, SR 120.27 (16 m) |
| 2019 | 402 runs, SR 191.43 (16 m) | 106 runs, SR 120.45 (16 m) |
| 2020 | 281 runs, SR 178.98 (14 m) | 232 runs, SR 171.85 (14 m) |
| 2021 | 127 runs, SR 113.39 (12 m) | 227 runs, SR 145.51 (16 m) |
| 2022 | 487 runs, SR 131.27 (15 m) | 116 runs, SR 118.37 (10 m) |
| 2023 | 346 runs, SR 136.76 (16 m) | 190 runs, SR 142.86 (16 m) |
| 2024 | 216 runs, SR 143.05 (14 m) | 267 runs, SR 142.78 (14 m) |
| 2025 | 224 runs, SR 163.50 (15 m) | 301 runs, SR 135.59 (14 m) |
| 2026 | 206 runs, SR 138.26 (10 m) | 266 runs, SR 135.03 (14 m) |
- 2008: Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) made 135 runs at a strike rate of 131.07; Hardik Pandya did not play.
- 2009: Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) made 295 runs at a strike rate of 110.90; Hardik Pandya did not play.
- 2011: Ravindra Jadeja (Kochi Tuskers Kerala) made 283 runs at a strike rate of 124.12; Hardik Pandya did not play.
- 2012: Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 191 runs at a strike rate of 126.49; Hardik Pandya did not play.
- 2013: Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 201 runs at a strike rate of 148.89; Hardik Pandya did not play.
- 2014: Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 146 runs at a strike rate of 132.73; Hardik Pandya did not play.
- 2015: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 112 runs at a strike rate of 180.65; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 132 runs at a strike rate of 104.76.
- 2016: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 44 runs at a strike rate of 69.84; Ravindra Jadeja (Gujarat Lions) made 191 runs at a strike rate of 107.91.
- 2017: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 250 runs at a strike rate of 156.25; Ravindra Jadeja (Gujarat Lions) made 158 runs at a strike rate of 139.82.
- 2018: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 260 runs at a strike rate of 133.33; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 89 runs at a strike rate of 120.27.
- 2019: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 402 runs at a strike rate of 191.43; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 106 runs at a strike rate of 120.45.
- 2020: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 281 runs at a strike rate of 178.98; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 232 runs at a strike rate of 171.85.
- 2021: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 127 runs at a strike rate of 113.39; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 227 runs at a strike rate of 145.51.
- 2022: Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans) made 487 runs at a strike rate of 131.27; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 116 runs at a strike rate of 118.37.
- 2023: Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans) made 346 runs at a strike rate of 136.76; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 190 runs at a strike rate of 142.86.
- 2024: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 216 runs at a strike rate of 143.05; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 267 runs at a strike rate of 142.78.
- 2025: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 224 runs at a strike rate of 163.50; Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) made 301 runs at a strike rate of 135.59.
- 2026: Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) made 206 runs at a strike rate of 138.26; Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) made 266 runs at a strike rate of 135.03.
They played in the same IPL season 12 times. In those seasons Hardik Pandya finished with more runs 6 times and Ravindra Jadeja 6 times (ties counted for neither when equal).
By phase of the innings
| Phase | Hardik Pandya runs (SR) | Ravindra Jadeja runs (SR) |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 174 (98.3) | 157 (144.0) |
| Middle (7-15) | 1271 (134.1) | 1447 (110.5) |
| Death (16-20) | 1510 (168.7) | 1922 (150.2) |
In the powerplay Hardik Pandya scores at 98.3 and Ravindra Jadeja at 144.0; at the death the figures are 168.7 and 150.2. That difference largely reflects where each has batted in the order.
| Phase | Hardik Pandya wkts (econ) | Ravindra Jadeja wkts (econ) |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 13 (9.64) | 6 (8.25) |
| Middle (7-15) | 37 (8.40) | 144 (7.53) |
| Death (16-20) | 32 (12.00) | 30 (8.77) |
Hardik Pandya has bowled 24% of his balls in the powerplay and 18% at the death; for Ravindra Jadeja the split is 3% and 12%.
Against each opponent
| Opponent | Hardik Pandya runs (SR) | Ravindra Jadeja runs (SR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 229 (133.92) | 99 (137.50) |
| Mumbai Indians | 69 (156.82) | 399 (122.77) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 401 (165.70) | 484 (131.88) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 439 (159.06) | 485 (133.98) |
| Delhi Capitals | 363 (131.52) | 456 (142.95) |
| Punjab Kings | 311 (150.24) | 393 (127.60) |
| Rajasthan Royals | 549 (175.40) | 278 (128.70) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 250 (113.12) | 338 (128.03) |
| Gujarat Titans | 60 (122.45) | 196 (146.27) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 184 (128.67) | 143 (125.44) |
Home, away and neutral
| Venue type | Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 984 runs, SR 151.38 | 921 runs, SR 120.71 |
| Away | 1076 runs, SR 147.40 | 1686 runs, SR 136.41 |
| Neutral | 895 runs, SR 139.84 | 919 runs, SR 131.29 |
Peak Seasons Compared
Hardik Pandya’s best season was 2022 for Gujarat Titans: 487 runs in 15 matches at an average of 44.27 and a strike rate of 131.27, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties.
Ravindra Jadeja’s best season was 2025 for Chennai Super Kings: 301 runs in 14 matches at an average of 33.44 and a strike rate of 135.59, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties.
| Player | Three best seasons |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 2022 (487), 2019 (402), 2023 (346) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2025 (301), 2009 (295), 2011 (283) |
Hardik Pandya: five best innings
- 91 off 34 balls for MI against KKR, 28 Apr 2019. 28 Apr 2019, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 232/2, led by Andre Russell 80* (40). MI replied with 198/7, Hardik Pandya 91 (34) top-scoring as Andre Russell 2/25 did the damage for KKR. KKR won by 34 runs. Player of the match: Andre Russell.
- 87* off 52 balls for GT against RR, 14 Apr 2022. 14 Apr 2022, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: GT batted first and made 192/4, led by Hardik Pandya 87* (52). RR replied with 155/9, Jos Buttler 54 (24) top-scoring as Lockie Ferguson 3/23 did the damage for GT. GT won by 37 runs. Player of the match: Hardik Pandya.
- 67 off 49 balls for GT against KKR, 23 Apr 2022. 23 Apr 2022, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: GT batted first and made 156/9, led by Hardik Pandya 67 (49), with Andre Russell 4/5 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 148/8, Andre Russell 48 (25) top-scoring as Mohammed Shami 2/20 did the damage for GT. GT won by 8 runs. Player of the match: Rashid Khan.
- 66 off 50 balls for GT against LSG, 22 Apr 2023. 22 Apr 2023, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: GT batted first and made 135/6, led by Hardik Pandya 66 (50), with Krunal Pandya 2/16 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 128/7, KL Rahul 68 (61) top-scoring as Mohit Sharma 2/17 did the damage for GT. GT won by 7 runs. Player of the match: Mohit Sharma.
- 62* off 47 balls for GT against RCB, 19 May 2022. 19 May 2022, Wankhede Stadium: GT batted first and made 168/5, led by Hardik Pandya 62* (47), with Josh Hazlewood 2/39 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 170/2, Virat Kohli 73 (54) top-scoring as Rashid Khan 2/32 did the damage for GT. RCB won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Virat Kohli.
Ravindra Jadeja: five best innings
- 77* off 45 balls for CSK against RCB, 3 May 2025. 3 May 2025, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 213/5, led by Virat Kohli 62 (33), with Matheesha Pathirana 3/36 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 211/5, Ayush Mhatre 94 (48) top-scoring as Lungi Ngidi 3/30 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 2 runs. Player of the match: Romario Shepherd.
- 62* off 28 balls for CSK against RCB, 25 Apr 2021. 25 Apr 2021, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 191/4, led by Ravindra Jadeja 62* (28), with Harshal Patel 3/51 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 122/9, Devdutt Padikkal 34 (15) top-scoring as Ravindra Jadeja 3/13 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 69 runs. Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja.
- 57* off 40 balls for CSK against LSG, 19 Apr 2024. 19 Apr 2024, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: CSK batted first and made 176/6, led by Ravindra Jadeja 57* (40), with Krunal Pandya 2/16 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 180/2, KL Rahul 82 (53) top-scoring. LSG won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: KL Rahul.
- 53* off 35 balls for CSK against MI, 20 Apr 2025. 20 Apr 2025, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 176/5, led by Ravindra Jadeja 53* (35), with Jasprit Bumrah 2/25 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 177/1, Rohit Sharma 76* (45) top-scoring. MI won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Rohit Sharma.
- 50 off 35 balls for CSK against SRH, 2 Oct 2020. 2 Oct 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: SRH batted first and made 164/5, led by Priyam Garg 51* (26), with Deepak Chahar 2/31 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 157/5, Ravindra Jadeja 50 (35) top-scoring as T Natarajan 2/43 did the damage for SRH. SRH won by 7 runs. Player of the match: Priyam Garg.
Performance in Playoffs and Finals
| Knockout record | Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Playoff matches | 16 | 25 |
| Won | 12 | 15 |
| Runs | 262 | 189 |
| Strike rate | 150.57 | 128.57 |
| Wickets | 5 | 21 |
| Finals played | 6 | 8 |
| Finals won | 5 | 4 |
Hardik Pandya has played 16 playoff matches and Ravindra Jadeja 25. In finals, Hardik Pandya has 84 runs and Ravindra Jadeja 31.
Their biggest knockout performances
- Hardik Pandya, 2022 Final: 3/17, 34 (30). 29 May 2022, Narendra Modi Stadium (Final): RR batted first and made 130/9, led by Jos Buttler 39 (35), with Hardik Pandya 3/17 the pick of the GT bowlers. GT replied with 133/3, Shubman Gill 45* (43) top-scoring. GT won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Hardik Pandya.
- Hardik Pandya, 2022 Qualifier 1: 1/14, 40* (27). 24 May 2022, Eden Gardens (Qualifier 1): RR batted first and made 188/6, led by Jos Buttler 89 (56). GT replied with 191/3, David Miller 68* (38) top-scoring. GT won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: David Miller.
- Hardik Pandya, 2025 Qualifier 2: 15 (13), 1/19. 1 Jun 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium (Qualifier 2): MI batted first and made 203/6, led by Suryakumar Yadav 44 (26), with Azmatullah Omarzai 2/43 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 207/5, Shreyas Iyer 87* (41) top-scoring as Ashwani Kumar 2/55 did the damage for MI. PBKS won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Shreyas Iyer.
- Ravindra Jadeja, 2013 Qualifier 1: 3/31. 21 May 2013, Feroz Shah Kotla (Qualifier 1): CSK batted first and made 192/1, led by Mike Hussey 86* (58). MI replied with 144, Dwayne Smith 68 (28) top-scoring as Dwayne Bravo 3/9 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 48 runs. Player of the match: Mike Hussey.
- Ravindra Jadeja, 2023 Qualifier 1: 22 (16), 2/18. 23 May 2023, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 1): CSK batted first and made 172/7, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad 60 (44), with Mohammed Shami 2/28 the pick of the GT bowlers. GT replied with 157, Shubman Gill 42 (38) top-scoring as Ravindra Jadeja 2/18 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 15 runs. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- Ravindra Jadeja, 2026 Eliminator: 12* (9), 2/21. 27 May 2026, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Eliminator): RR batted first and made 243/8, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 97 (29), with Praful Hinge 3/54 the pick of the SRH bowlers. SRH replied with 196, Nitish Kumar Reddy 38 (20) top-scoring as Jofra Archer 3/58 did the damage for RR. RR won by 47 runs. Player of the match: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
When They Have Faced Each Other Directly
Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja have been on opposite sides in 21 IPL matches and in the same XI in 0. When opponents, Hardik Pandya’s team won 13 and Ravindra Jadeja’s team won 8.
| In head-to-head matches | Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 240 | 246 |
| Strike rate | 150.94 | 138.98 |
| Wickets | 9 | 10 |
Awards, Titles and Milestones
| Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja | |
|---|---|---|
| IPL titles | 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 | 2008, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Caps | None | None |
| Player of the match | 8 | 17 |
Hardik captained Gujarat Titans to the title in their first season (2022) and to the final in 2023, then became Mumbai Indians captain from 2024. Jadeja began the 2022 season as Chennai Super Kings captain before handing the role back to MS Dhoni mid-season.
Where Each One Is Genuinely Better
- Jadeja is better at: bowling, where his left-arm spin has brought 180 wickets at an economy under 7.75, and longevity. He has also been one of the best fielders the league has seen.
- Hardik is better at: fast scoring with the bat and pace bowling in the powerplay and at the death. His strike rate is well ahead of Jadeja’s.
- Captaincy: Hardik won the 2022 title in his first season as Gujarat captain; Jadeja’s spell as Chennai captain in 2022 was brief.
The Honest Verdict
On career output, Jadeja is clearly ahead, mostly because of his bowling. Hardik is the more explosive batter and has the stronger leadership record. If you need one all-rounder for a decade, Jadeja; for a batting finisher who can bowl fast, Hardik.
Related: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better in the IPL, Hardik Pandya or Ravindra Jadeja?
Ravindra Jadeja has more runs, far more wickets and a much better economy rate; Hardik Pandya scores faster with the bat. Jadeja is the more complete all-rounder by the numbers, while Hardik has the stronger record as a title-winning captain.
Who has scored more IPL runs, Hardik Pandya or Ravindra Jadeja?
Ravindra Jadeja, with 3526 runs to 2955.
Have Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja played in the same team?
No, they have never been IPL team-mates.