Hardik Pandya backs bowlers, admits “It wasn’t our day” as Mumbai Indians fall short
Hardik Pandya admits Mumbai Indians were outplayed despite scoring 243 as Sunrisers Hyderabad pull off a stunning chase at Wankhede.
Hardik Pandya admits Mumbai Indians were outplayed despite scoring 243 as Sunrisers Hyderabad pull off a stunning chase at Wankhede.
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for a turnaround when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday, with their campaign hanging by a thread.
Tim David was fined for dissent after refusing to return the ball during RCB vs MI, while Hardik Pandya was penalised for a slow over-rate. Watch the incident.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted his side’s bowling unit fell short after suffering a 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed 11-overs-a-side IPL 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium here on Tuesday.
Hardik Pandya appears set for a return as five-time champions Mumbai Indians prepare to take on Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match here on Tuesday, with the all-rounder resuming training after missing the previous match against Delhi Capitals.
Central to that plan, the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning former skipper feels Hardik Pandya’s all-round ability to contribute across disciplines gives India unmatched flexibility.
After enduring a lean patch in the shortest format, Suryakumar rediscovered his touch with a decisive 82 in the second T20I, a knock that ended his 468-day wait for a T20I fifty.
Hardik Pandya achieved the milestone in his 126th T20I appearance, overtaking Kohli, who finished his T20I career with 125 matches.
Since taking charge of the T20 side in 2024, Suryakumar has overseen impressive results, with India winning over 72 per cent of their matches. For a long time, those numbers masked his own struggles with the bat.
Hardik Pandya finished with a commanding 133 off 92 balls, including 11 sixes and eight fours, powering Baroda to a competitive 293 for 50 overs.
