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.
Jasprit Bumrah has 100 wickets in all formats of international cricket, with his 101 wickets in 81 matches at an average of 17.92 and an economy rate of 6.35 in T20I.
Pandya emerged as the star of the contest, smashing a belligerent unbeaten 59 off 28 balls to propel India to a commanding total of 175, before chipping in with a wicket as the Indian bowlers combined to skittle the Proteas out for 74 in just 12.3 overs.
With Shubman Gill making a much-anticipated return after recovering from an injury, all eyes were on him.
Hardik Pandya expressed anger after paparazzi allegedly crossed the line while photographing his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. The cricketer called for respect, asking the media to maintain basic boundaries and dignity.
Gill has been sidelined since picking up a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens last month, while Pandya has been out of action following the left quadricep injury he sustained during the Asia Cup 2025.
