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Hardik Pandya vs Shane Warne: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison

Who is better, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Hardik Pandya has the edge on the headline numbers: Hardik Pandya averages 44 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Shane Warne's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) averages 44 fantasy pts per match. Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Hardik Pandya
🔵 MI · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shane Warne
👑 RR · 8 cr
🏏
Hardik Pandya
🔵 Mumbai Indians
AR
10 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
103
Best FP
44.4
Pts/Cr
206
Total Runs
4
Total Wkts
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Shane Warne
👑 Rajasthan Royals
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Hardik Pandya
44 higher avg pts · 103 best fantasy score
🏏 Hardik Pandya
VS
🏏 Shane Warne
T20I Career Overview
136Matches—
🏏 Batting
2221Runs—
27.76Batting Avg—
145.07Strike Rate—
0Centuries—
9Half-Centuries—
122Sixes 🔴—
71*
Best Score
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🎳 Bowling
114Wickets—
26.82Bowling Avg—
8.33Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls—
4/16
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Hardik Pandya vs Shane Warne · Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticHardik PandyaShane Warne
Matches100
Avg fantasy points440
Best fantasy score1030
Runs2060
Strike rate138.30.0
Fours210
Sixes70
Highest score400
Wickets40
Economy rate11.410.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches20
Total dismissals20
International career · ODI
StatisticHardik PandyaShane Warne
Matches94194
Runs19041018
Batting average32.8313.05
Strike rate111.572.0
Half-centuries (50+)111
Wickets91293
Bowling average35.5125.74
Economy rate—4.25
Five-wicket hauls01

📋 Format by format

ODI. Hardik Pandya has played 94 ODIs and Shane Warne 194. Hardik Pandya has 1,904 runs at 32.8 (strike rate 111.5), against 1,018 at 13.1 (72.0) for Shane Warne, so Hardik Pandya has scored more. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 91 wickets and Shane Warne 293 at 4.25; Shane Warne has more wickets.

Test. Hardik Pandya has played 11 Tests and Shane Warne 145. Hardik Pandya has 532 runs at 31.3, against 3,154 at 17.3 (57.7) for Shane Warne, so Shane Warne has scored more. Hundreds: Hardik Pandya 1, Shane Warne 0. Fifties: 4 and 12. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 17 wickets at an economy of 3.42 and Shane Warne 708 at 2.65; Shane Warne has more wickets.

International numbers up to 8 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Hardik Pandya
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Shane Warne
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Hardik Pandya
44 avg pts · 103 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shane Warne
Captaining Hardik Pandya gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Hardik Pandya

  • He is the first fast-bowling all-rounder to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
  • In the 2024 T20 World Cup final he took three wickets, including Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, and bowled the final over.
  • He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
  • He captained Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in 2022, their first season, the first captain since Shane Warne in 2008 to win in a team's debut year.
Full Hardik Pandya profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Hardik Pandya and Shane Warne

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  1. 1. What did Hardik bowl until he was 18?
  2. 2. Which team did Hardik captain to the IPL title in its first season?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Hardik Pandya vs Shane Warne · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Hardik Pandya has scored 2,221 T20I runs in 136 matches at an average of 27.76, with 9 half-centuries. He has also taken 114 T20I wickets at an average of 26.82 with an economy of 8.33.

Shane Warne does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Hardik Pandya is the stronger pick with an average of 44 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Hardik Pandya has the edge with a higher average of 44 fantasy points per game. Hardik Pandya leads in runs scored (206 runs). Overall Hardik Pandya is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Hardik Pandya vs Shane Warne: who is a better fantasy captain?

Hardik Pandya is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 44 pts per game with a best score of 103 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Hardik Pandya has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (138.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Hardik Pandya and Shane Warne?

Hardik Pandya costs 10 Cr and Shane Warne costs 8 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Hardik Pandya and Shane Warne won?

In IPL 2026, Hardik Pandya has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shane Warne has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Hardik Pandya is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions: if Mumbai Indians are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Rajasthan Royals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Hardik Pandya has more ODI runs: Hardik Pandya has 1,904 in 94 matches (average 32.8) and Shane Warne has 1,018 in 194 (average 13.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Hardik Pandya scores faster in ODIs: Hardik Pandya strikes at 111.5 and Shane Warne at 72.0.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Shane Warne has more ODI wickets: Hardik Pandya has 91 at an average of 35.5 and Shane Warne has 293 at 25.7.

Who has more Test runs, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Shane Warne has more Test runs: Hardik Pandya has 532 in 11 matches (average 31.3) and Shane Warne has 3,154 in 145 (average 17.3).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Hardik Pandya or Shane Warne?

Shane Warne has more Test wickets: Hardik Pandya has 17 at an average of 29.6 and Shane Warne has 708 at 25.4.
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