Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians suffered their fourth defeat of IPL 2025 on Monday, April 7. The five-time champions misplaced to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 12 runs regardless of Hardik’s incredible all-round efficiency.
MI skipper Hardik received the toss and determined to bowl first on the Wankhede Stadium. The choice backfired as RCB posted 221 runs on the board. MI had by no means chased down such an enormous goal on the Wankhede Stadium earlier than.
The file stayed intact as MI completed with 209/9 of their 20 overs. Hardik huffed and puffed, however his 15-ball 42 was not sufficient to information his staff to a win. Earlier within the match, the captain even took two wickets with the ball. Reacting to his efficiency, a fan wrote on X:
“Really feel for Hardik Pandya. He’s unimaginable however sadly staff is dropping.”
One other in style X person opined that it was robust being Hardik as a result of his staff didn’t assist him.
“Captain of the staff – Selecting 2 wickets with the ball – Scoring 42 (15). It is robust being Hardik,” he tweeted.
A Mumbai Indians supporter expressed gratitude to Hardik and Tilak Varma for bringing life into the sport with their knocks.
“Thanks Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya for bringing life on this sport. It hurts however..” he tweeted.
“Captain Hardik Pandya did the whole lot for Mumbai Indians”- Followers laud MI skipper for his incredible efficiency
It’s pertinent to notice that Hardik took a five-wicket haul for MI of their final match towards the Lucknow Tremendous Giants. Nevertheless, Mumbai misplaced that sport as nicely. Sharing his ideas on MI’s latest defeat, an X person tweeted:
“42(15) with the bat, 2/45 (4) with the ball.Captain Hardik Pandya did the whole lot for Mumbai Indians and could not cross the road – FEEL FOR HARDIK.”
One other fan lauded Hardik for his counter-attacking 15-ball 42 when MI have been in a dropping place. They wrote:
“If my staff has Hardik I will not lose hope on any goal till his wicket is gone.”
MI will play their subsequent match towards Delhi Capitals on April 13 on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
