Hardik Pandya vs Shaun Pollock - comparing their stats after 94 ODIs

Team India have been without their frontline all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. The seasoned player has been out of action from international cricket since the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Sri Lanka in Dubai in September. He bowled just one over in the game and left the field due to a niggle and also missed the final against Pakistan.

Given his experience and skills, Pandya could have been very useful for the Men in Blue in the one-dayers against the Proteas. The 32-year-old can strike the big hits regularly at the death. With the ball, he can open the innings and come in one change as well. The all-rounder hammered 77* off 42 balls for Baroda against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and was handed a T20I comeback.

Pandya has so far featured in 94 one-day matches. In this feature, we compare his stats in the format with those of former South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock after the latter had also played 94 ODIs.

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Hardik Pandya vs Shaun Pollock - Who has more runs and a better average after 94 ODIs?

In 94 ODIs, Pandya has totaled 1,904 runs at an average of 32.82 and a strike rate of 110.89. Of his runs, 585 have come 14 ODIs against Australia, averaging 53.18 at a strike rate of 112.50. The 32-year-old has also scored 438 runs in 16 matches against England at an average of 39.81 and a strike rate of 123.72. Also, in 16 ODIs against New Zealand, he has 337 runs at an average of 28.08.

After 94 ODIs, Pollock had 1,249 runs at an average of 27.15 and a strike rate of 80.68. Of his runs, 266 came in 16 ODIs against Australia at an average of 24.18 and a strike rate of 94.32. He had also scored 234 runs in 17 ODIs against England at an average of 26 and a strike rate of 76.72. Further, in 13 ODIs against New Zealand, Pollock had 149 runs to his name at an average of 29.80.

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Hardik Pandya vs Shaun Pollock - Who has more 50-plus scores after 94 ODIs?

In 94 one-dayers, Pandya has notched up 11 half-centuries. His best of 92* came off 76 balls against Australia in Canberra in December 2020. The hard-hitting batter also hit 90 off 76 in Sydney during the same tour. Further, he scored 87 off 90 balls against Pakistan in Pallekele during the 2023 Asia Cup.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Hardik Pandya	1,904	32.82	110.89	92*	0	11
Shaun Pollock	1,249	27.15	80.68	75	0	5

(Pandya vs Pollock - Batting stats comparison after 94 ODIs)

After 94 ODIs, Pollock had five half-centuries to his name. His best of 75 came off 85 balls against Zimbabwe in Johannesburg in January 1997. He had also scored a run-a-ball 66* against England in Cape Town in January 1996 and 66 off 77 balls against Pakistan in East London in April 1998.

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Hardik Pandya vs Shaun Pollock - Who has more wickets after 94 ODIs?

In 94 ODIs, Pandya has picked up 91 wickets at an average of 35.50 and an economy rate of 5.60. Of his wickets, 16 have come in 16 ODIs against New Zealand at an average of 37.31. The right-arm pacer has also picked up 16 wickets in 16 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 34.50 and 13 wickets in 14 ODIs against Australia at an average of 33.76.

After 94 ODIs, Pollock had 138 wickets to his name at an average of 22.84 and an economy rate of 3.81. Of his wickets, 27 came in 17 ODIs against England at an average of 18.88 and an economy rate of 3.33. He had also claimed 22 wickets in 16 ODIs against Australia at an average of 25.13 and an economy rate of 3.87. Further, in 13 ODIs against New Zealand, he had 22 wickets, averaging 19.40.

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Hardik Pandya vs Shaun Pollock - Who has more five-fers after 94 ODIs?

After 94 ODIs, Pandya does not have a five-wicket haul to his name. His best figures of 4-24 were registered against England in Manchester in July 2022. The Indian all-rounder also claimed 3-3 against Sri Lanka in the 2023 Asia Cup final in Colombo and 3-44 against Australia in Chennai in March 2023.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Hardik Pandya	91	35.50	5.60	4-24	0	1
Shaun Pollock	138	22.84	3.81	6-35	3	4

(Pandya vs Pollock - Bowling stats comparison after 94 ODIs)

After 94 ODIs, Pollock had three five-fers and four four-wicket hauls to his name. His best of 6-35 came against West Indies in East London in January 1999. The former South African captain also claimed 5-20 against England in Johannesburg (February 2000) and 5-36 against Australia in Birmingham in the iconic 1999 World Cup semifinal.