Shivam Dube vs Hardik Pandya - comparing their stats after 36 T20Is

Team India opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 10.

Put in to bat first, UAE endured a disastrous outing, getting bowled out for just 57 in 13.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the star performer with figures of 4/7 in 2.1 overs, while Shivam Dube impressed with 3/4 in his two-over spell. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy picked up one wicket apiece, while Hardik Pandya bowled a solitary over without success.

In response, India made light work of the chase, cruising to victory by nine wickets in just 4.3 overs to kick off their title defence in style. Their next challenge will be a high-voltage clash against Pakistan on Sunday, September 14, in Dubai.

Ahead of that encounter, we take a closer look at the T20I numbers of Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube after 36 matches each.

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Shivam Dube vs Hardik Pandya - comparing their stats after 36 T20Is

Batting stats

#1 Most runs

Shivam Dube made his T20I debut for India in 2019 and has since featured in 36 matches, scoring 531 runs across 26 innings.

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs
Shivam Dube	36	26	531
Hardik Pandya	36	23	275

In contrast, Hardik Pandya has represented India in 115 T20Is, accumulating 1,812 runs. Notably, in his first 36 games in the format, the all-rounder managed 275 runs in 23 innings.

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#2 Average and Strike rate

Shivam Dube has scored 531 runs in 26 T20I innings at an average of 31.23 and a strike rate of 140.10. The southpaw has registered four half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 63 against Afghanistan at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in 2024.

Player	Matches	Average	Strike rate	50s
Shivam Dube	36	31.23	140.10	4
Hardik Pandya	36	16.18	151.93	0

In comparison, during his first 36 T20Is, Hardik Pandya amassed 275 runs at an average of 16.18 and a strike rate of 151.93. His best effort in that phase came against England in 2018 at the County Ground, Bristol, where he smashed an unbeaten 33 off 14 balls.

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#3 Runs in a winning cause

Shivam Dube has featured in 36 T20Is for India, with the team winning 32 of those matches. In this period, he has scored 476 runs in 24 innings at an average of 31.73 and a strike rate of 137.97, including three half-centuries.

Player	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike rate
Shivam Dube	24	476	31.73	137.97
Hardik Pandya	16	221	20.09	187.29

In contrast, during Hardik Pandya’s first 36 T20Is, India registered 27 victories. Across those games, he managed 221 runs in 16 innings at an average of 20.09 and an impressive strike rate of 187.29.

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Bowling stats

#1 Most wickets

Shivam Dube has picked up 16 wickets in T20Is across 25 innings.

Player	Matches	Innings	Wickets
Shivam Dube	36	25	16
Hardik Pandya	36	35	35

In comparison, Hardik Pandya, in his first 36 T20Is, claimed 35 wickets in as many innings.

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#2 Bowling average and Strike rate

Shivam Dube has taken 16 wickets in his T20I career at an average of 28.06 and a strike rate of 18.5. The 32-year-old has an economy rate of 9.07, with his best figures of 3/4 coming against the UAE in the Asia Cup 2025.

Player	Innings	Average	Strike rate	Economy	Best figures
Shivam Dube	25	28.06	18.56	9.07	3/4
Hardik Pandya	35	24.06	17.63	8.19	4/38

On the other hand, in his first 36 T20Is, Hardik Pandya picked up 35 wickets at an average of 24.06 and a strike rate of 17.63. He maintained an economy of 8.19 during that phase, with his best figures being 4/38 against England in 2018.

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#3 Performance in a winning cause

Shivam Dube has been part of the Indian side in 32 victories, contributing 15 wickets in 22 innings at an average of 27.87, a strike rate of 18.40, and an economy rate of 9.09.

Player	Innings	Wickets	Average	Strike rate	Economy
Shivam Dube	22	15	27.87	18.40	9.09
Hardik Pandya	26	29	21.79	16.10	8.16

In comparison, during Hardik Pandya’s first 36 T20Is, India registered 27 wins. Across those outings, he claimed 29 wickets in 26 innings at an average of 21.79, a strike rate of 16.10, and an economy rate of 8.16.