Pandit made his cricketing debut in the Rohinton Baria Trophy, in which he played for Poona University for two seasons between 1951 and 1953.
He made a single first-class appearance, during the 1959–60 season, representing Maharashtra against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy.
His coining of new words in Marathi for cricket terms such as ‘aapat-baar’ for a bouncer ball received wide popularity.
His achievements in live commentary for 40 years was also noticed by the Limca Book of World Records Bal Pandit was the secretary of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) in the mid-1980s.
He authored several columns in newspapers and magazines, striking a chord with common people and enhancing their knowledge with illustrations.