Manish Pandey IPL stats tell the story of one of the longest careers in the tournament’s history. Across 180 IPL matches from 2008 to 2026, the Karnataka right-hander has scored 4,012 runs at an average of 29.72 and a strike rate of 121.83, with 22 half-centuries and the distinction of being the first Indian to score an IPL century. In 2026 he turned out for Kolkata Knight Riders, the franchise that bought him at the auction for Rs 75 lakh, and became only the third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to appear in all 19 IPL seasons.
Pandey’s career has had two landmark innings that define him: the unbeaten 114 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Deccan Chargers in 2009, and the 94 that powered KKR to the 2014 title in the final against Kings XI Punjab. In the second half of his career he became a dependable middle-order anchor, most notably for Sunrisers Hyderabad between 2018 and 2021. This page covers his full IPL record: season-by-season numbers, auction price history, teams, records and where he stands ahead of IPL 2027.
Manish Pandey IPL Stats Overview
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manish Pandey |
| IPL Debut | 2008 (Mumbai Indians) |
| Role | Batter (middle order) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium (rarely used in the IPL) |
| Current IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| IPL Matches | 180 |
| IPL Runs | 4,012 |
| Highest Score | 114* (vs Deccan Chargers, 2009) |
| IPL Wickets | – |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Manish Pandey?
Manish Pandey is an Indian batter born on 10 September 1989 who represents Karnataka in domestic cricket. A right-handed middle-order player and one of the finest fielders of his generation, he has been part of the IPL since its very first season in 2008. That longevity alone sets him apart: by 2026 he had played in every single IPL season, a feat matched only by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Pandey announced himself on the big stage in 2009 when, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he became the first Indian to score a century in the IPL. Five years later he produced one of the great final innings in the tournament’s history, his 94 carrying Kolkata Knight Riders to the 2014 title. Those two knocks bookend a career built on timing, composure and the ability to bat through the middle overs, qualities that kept him in demand at the auction table for nearly two decades.
Manish Pandey IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | To be confirmed | Not officially confirmed |
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bought at auction (Rs 75 lakh) |
| 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bought at auction (Rs 75 lakh) |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bought at auction (Rs 50 lakh) |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Bought at auction (Rs 2.4 crore) |
| 2022 | Lucknow Super Giants | Bought at auction (Rs 4.6 crore) |
| 2018-2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bought 2018 (Rs 11 crore), retained 2019-2021 |
| 2014-2017 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bought 2014 (Rs 1.7 crore), retained 2015-2017 |
| 2011-2013 | Pune Warriors India | Bought 2011 (Rs 20 lakh) |
| 2009-2010 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bought 2009 (Rs 12 lakh) |
| 2008 | Mumbai Indians | Bought 2008 (Rs 6 lakh) |
Pandey has worn seven different franchise shirts, with Kolkata Knight Riders the team he has returned to most often. After starting with Mumbai Indians and making his name at RCB, he spent three seasons with Pune Warriors India before KKR signed him for Rs 1.7 crore in 2014 and he helped them win the title that same year. His peak auction value came in 2018 when Sunrisers Hyderabad paid Rs 11 crore for him, the biggest contract of his career. Stints with Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals followed before he came back to KKR in 2024, where he has stayed through the 2025 and 2026 seasons. At KKR he shared the middle order across several seasons with Nitish Rana.
Manish Pandey IPL 2024 Stats
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 42 | 42 | 42.00 | 135.48 | 0 | 0 |
Pandey played a single game in IPL 2024 after KKR bought him for Rs 50 lakh at the auction. He made it count, scoring 42 off 31 balls against Mumbai Indians, striking at 135.48 in his only outing of the season. He was part of the KKR squad that went on to win the title that year.
Manish Pandey IPL 2025 Stats
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 92 | 37 | 46.00 | 141.54 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025 Pandey appeared in three matches for KKR, who had bought him again at the auction for Rs 75 lakh. He scored 92 runs at an average of 46.00 and a strike rate of 141.54, with a highest score of 37. Used sparingly as a squad option, he still produced brisk cameos, including 37 off 23 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad and an unbeaten 36 off 28 against Chennai Super Kings.
Manish Pandey IPL 2026 Stats
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 70 | 45 | 35.00 | 142.86 | 0 | 0 |
The 2026 season was a milestone year for Pandey even though his playing time was limited. KKR bought him at the auction for Rs 75 lakh and he played six matches, scoring 70 runs at a strike rate of 142.86, his best season strike rate since 2009. His 45 off 33 balls against Mumbai Indians on 20 May 2026 was his highest score of the season, and his final appearance came against Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on 24 May, when he made 25 off 16. His first appearance of the season, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, made him only the third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in all 19 IPL seasons. He shared the KKR dressing room with Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer and captain Ajinkya Rahane during the season.
Manish Pandey IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. As of October 2026, no official announcement has been made about his team or price for the 2027 season. This section will be updated once the IPL 2027 auction or retention announcements confirm where he will play.
Manish Pandey IPL 2027 Team and Price
Manish Pandey’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He last played for Kolkata Knight Riders, who bought him at the 2026 auction for Rs 75 lakh. Whether KKR retain him or he goes back into the auction pool will be decided when the IPL 2027 retention and auction process is announced. Given his experience and his record as one of the tournament’s longest-serving players, he remains a plausible squad pick for franchises looking for a seasoned middle-order option.
Manish Pandey IPL Career Batting Stats
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 164 | 29 | 4,012 | 114* | 29.72 | 121.83 | 1 | 22 | 348 | 117 |
Manish Pandey IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KKR | 6 | 4 | 70 | 45 | 35.00 | 142.86 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KKR | 3 | 3 | 92 | 37 | 46.00 | 141.54 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | KKR | 1 | 1 | 42 | 42 | 42.00 | 135.48 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | DC | 10 | 10 | 160 | 50 | 17.78 | 109.59 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | LSG | 6 | 6 | 88 | 38 | 14.67 | 110.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SRH | 8 | 8 | 292 | 69* | 48.67 | 123.73 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | SRH | 16 | 16 | 425 | 83* | 32.69 | 127.63 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | SRH | 12 | 12 | 344 | 83* | 43.00 | 130.80 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | SRH | 15 | 15 | 284 | 62* | 25.82 | 115.45 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | KKR | 14 | 14 | 396 | 81* | 49.50 | 128.57 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | KKR | 12 | 12 | 248 | 52 | 31.00 | 135.52 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | KKR | 13 | 13 | 225 | 40 | 20.45 | 122.28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | KKR | 16 | 16 | 401 | 94 | 30.85 | 117.94 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | PWI | 10 | 10 | 136 | 66 | 22.67 | 99.27 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | PWI | 10 | 10 | 143 | 80* | 20.43 | 127.68 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | PWI | 10 | 10 | 246 | 59 | 27.33 | 108.37 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | RCB | 13 | 13 | 249 | 42* | 20.75 | 110.18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | RCB | 5 | 5 | 168 | 114* | 84.00 | 142.37 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | MI | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.50 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 |
Manish Pandey IPL Highest Score
Manish Pandey’s highest IPL score is the unbeaten 114 he made for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Deccan Chargers in 2009, off 73 balls. It was the first century by an Indian in IPL history and remains his only IPL hundred. His next best is the 94 he scored for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2014 final against Kings XI Punjab, an innings that won him the Player of the Match award and sealed KKR’s second IPL title. His 2014 title-winning KKR teammates included Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.
Manish Pandey IPL Batting Records
- First Indian player to score a century in the IPL: 114* for RCB vs Deccan Chargers, 2009
- Only the third player, after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to feature in all 19 IPL seasons (2008 to 2026)
- Player of the Match in the IPL 2014 final for his 94 against Kings XI Punjab
- Part of KKR’s title-winning squads in 2014 and 2024
- 1,345 runs in 51 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad, their fourth-highest run-getter over his stint
Manish Pandey IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 75 lakh | Auction |
| 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 75 lakh | Auction |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 50 lakh | Auction |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Rs 2.4 crore | Auction |
| 2022 | Lucknow Super Giants | Rs 4.6 crore | Auction |
| 2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 11 crore | Retained |
| 2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 11 crore | Retained |
| 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 11 crore | Retained |
| 2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 11 crore | Auction |
| 2017 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 1.7 crore | Retained |
| 2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 1.7 crore | Retained |
| 2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 1.7 crore | Retained |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 1.7 crore | Auction |
| 2013 | Pune Warriors India | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2012 | Pune Warriors India | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2011 | Pune Warriors India | Rs 20 lakh | Auction |
| 2010 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 12 lakh | Retained |
| 2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 12 lakh | Auction |
| 2008 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 6 lakh | Auction |
Manish Pandey IPL Records and Achievements
- First Indian centurion in IPL history (114* vs Deccan Chargers, 2009)
- Player of the Match, IPL 2014 final (94 vs Kings XI Punjab)
- IPL titles with Kolkata Knight Riders: 2014 and 2024
- Third player to appear in all 19 IPL seasons (2008-2026), alongside Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- 4,012 IPL runs across 180 matches, one of the highest aggregates among players with careers spanning the full history of the league
- Peak auction value of Rs 11 crore with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018
Manish Pandey’s IPL Performance Analysis
Pandey’s numbers split neatly into three phases. The first, from 2009 to 2014, was his breakthrough: the 2009 century, the 2014 final heroics and a career-best season tally of 401 runs in 2014. The second phase, 2015 to 2021, was his most productive stretch. His four seasons at Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018-2021) produced 1,345 runs, and 2017 at KKR remains his finest season by average: 396 runs at 49.50 with a strike rate of 128.57. That season showed what he could do as a settled No. 4 with a long run of games.
Since 2022 his role has shrunk to that of an experienced squad player: 6 matches for LSG in 2022, 10 for Delhi Capitals in 2023, and a combined 10 appearances across three seasons back at KKR. The volume is down but the efficiency has held up. His strike rates in 2024 (135.48), 2025 (141.54) and 2026 (142.86) are all well above his career mark of 121.83, which suggests the timing and placement are still intact. He has become a late-career specialist in short, sharp middle-order cameos rather than the season-long accumulator he once was, and his fielding remains elite. At 37, his IPL future depends on whether franchises keep valuing that experience at Rs 75 lakh a season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IPL runs has Manish Pandey scored?
Manish Pandey has scored 4,012 runs in 180 IPL matches at an average of 29.72 and a strike rate of 121.83, with one century and 22 half-centuries.
Which team does Manish Pandey play for in the IPL?
He most recently played for Kolkata Knight Riders, who bought him at the 2026 auction for Rs 75 lakh. His IPL 2027 team is not officially confirmed yet.
What is Manish Pandey’s highest IPL score?
His highest IPL score is 114 not out, scored for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Deccan Chargers in 2009. It was the first century by an Indian in IPL history.
What was Manish Pandey’s price in the IPL 2026 auction?
Kolkata Knight Riders bought Manish Pandey for Rs 75 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction.
How many IPL titles has Manish Pandey won?
He has been part of two IPL title-winning squads with Kolkata Knight Riders, in 2014 and 2024. His 94 in the 2014 final won him the Player of the Match award.
When did Manish Pandey make his IPL debut?
Manish Pandey made his IPL debut in 2008 for Mumbai Indians. By 2026 he had become only the third player to feature in all 19 IPL seasons.
What is Manish Pandey’s batting style and role?
He is a right-handed middle-order batter who bowls right-arm medium occasionally, though he has no meaningful bowling record in the IPL.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics cross-checked across CricTracker, MyKhel, CricketSky, FantasyKhiladi and the official IPL site (iplt20.com) records, with auction prices verified against multiple auction history trackers and match reports. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 13 October 2026
