Manish Pandey, the talented batter from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has now joined an exclusive group of only four players who have played in every single IPL season since it started. The other three players in this special club are cricketing superstars MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.
The big moment happened during the IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders faced off against Mumbai Indians at the famous Wankhede Stadium. Manish Pandey came into the game as an impact player after KKR lost some early wickets. Fans were excited to see him bat, but sadly, he could only score 19 runs off 14 balls. A new player, Ashwani Kumar, dismissed him, cutting his innings short. Still, even with this small setback, Pandey’s achievement of playing in every IPL season stands tall.
Manish Pandey’s IPL Journey
Manish Pandey’s IPL story began way back in 2008, the very first year of the tournament. He started with Mumbai Indians, but it was in 2009 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) that he really shone. During that season, he became the first Indian player to score a century (100 runs) in the IPL. This incredible performance put him in the spotlight and showed everyone his talent.
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Since then, Manish Pandey has played for several teams and built a strong record. So far, he has scored 3,869 runs in 172 IPL matches. He usually bats in the middle of the order and has been a dependable player for his teams. His best time came with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014. That year, he played a huge role in helping KKR win the IPL title. In the final match against Kings XI Punjab (now called Punjab Kings), Pandey scored 94 runs. His knock helped KKR chase the target and lift the trophy. That moment remains one of the highlights of his career.
Over the years, Pandey has moved between different teams, but he has always stayed relevant. His ability to adapt and keep performing has kept him in the IPL for so long. Now, in 2025, he has reached this rare milestone that only MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have achieved before him.
Playing in every IPL season is no easy task. The tournament has been around for 18 years by 2025, and staying fit, performing well, and getting picked by teams every year takes a lot of effort. MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma are already legends of the game. For Pandey to join them shows how much he has contributed to the IPL. While he may not have the same fame as the other three, his consistency and hard work have earned him this honour.
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