Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya made a notable return to his former team, the Mumbai Indians, in an all-cash trade-off with the Gujarat Titans. During his tenure, Pandya played a pivotal role in guiding the team to victory in their debut season in 2022, featuring in 31 matches. He showcased his batting prowess, accumulating 833 runs at an impressive average of 37.86 and a strike rate exceeding 133. With six half-centuries and a top score of 87*, his contribution was significant.