The countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has begun, with the 18th season set to kick off on March 22. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has seen numerous players leave their mark on the league. Among them is Manish Pandey, who has been a part of the IPL since the first season.
Early Career
Manish Pandey made his IPL debut in 2008 with the Mumbai Indians, but he only got to play three matches that season. The following year, he joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and made a significant impact. In five matches, he scored 168 runs with an average of 84 and a strike rate of over 142.
Historic Century
Pandey’s most notable achievement came during IPL 2009. In the 56th match of the season, RCB faced the Deccan Chargers. Pandey, playing for RCB, delivered an outstanding performance. He scored 114 runs off 73 balls, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes, remaining not out. This innings made him the first Indian to score a century in the IPL.At just 19 years and 253 days old, Pandey became the youngest player to achieve this feat in IPL history. His record still stands unbroken, even after 17 seasons.
Career Highlights
Throughout his IPL career, Manish Pandey has played for seven different franchises. He has scored 3,850 runs in 171 matches, with an average of 29.16 and a strike rate of 121.10. His tally includes one century and 22 half-centuries, along with 110 sixes and 335 fours.In the previous season, Pandey was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but only played one match, scoring 41 runs. He continues to be a part of the KKR squad for IPL 2025.
Looking Ahead
As the IPL 2025 season approaches, fans are eager to see if Manish Pandey can add more milestones to his illustrious career. His historic century in 2009 remains a testament to his talent and potential.
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