In both matches of the 17th season of the IPL, Mumbai Indians faced defeat, turning into a nightmare for the team. Wednesday’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad witnessed such a massive score by the opposition’s batsmen that it seemed unimaginable. However, Mumbai Indians attempted to chase the runs, but fell short, sparking questions about Hardik Pandya’s captaincy.
Pandya, who was appointed as captain by Mumbai for this season, is facing scrutiny over his decisions. Following the team’s loss, Hardik Pandya made a significant statement.
After the defeat, Hardik Pandya stated
“The wicket was quite good. We didn’t expect such a big score. However, Hyderabad’s batting was also excellent.” He mentioned, “Our bowling attack is quite young. Many bowlers have a lot of potential. We learn from our mistakes. We just need some changes.” With over 500 runs scored in the match, it’s evident that the pitch favored the batsmen, showcasing Pandya’s resilience, which boosts the morale of his players and fans alike.
Hyderabad set a formidable total of 277 runs while batting first
After winning the toss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Mumbai gave Hyderabad the opportunity to bat first. This decision by Hardik Pandya proved to be detrimental for the team. Hyderabad managed to score 277 runs at a loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs.
Henrik Klassen played a stormy inning, scoring 80 runs off 34 balls, including 7 sixes and 4 fours. Abhishek Sharma contributed 63 runs off 23 balls, while Travis Head scored 62 runs off 24 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.
In response, Mumbai’s team could only manage to score 246 runs. Tilak Varma scored 64 runs, hitting 6 sixes and 2 fours. It’s worth noting that prior to this, Mumbai Indians were defeated by Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, Hyderabad has played 2 matches so far, winning one and losing one.