Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was a picture of despair after his team’s loss to the Lucknow Super Giants. The defeat marked the team’s third loss of the season, and Pandya’s emotions got the better of him. A viral photo shows him standing with his head down, looking dejected.
The match saw Lucknow set a target of 204 runs for Mumbai. Michelle Marsh and Aiden Markram scored 60 and 53 respectively. Hardik Pandya made history by becoming the first captain to take 5 wickets in an IPL match. However, Mumbai’s batting got off to a poor start, losing both openers early. Naman Dhir and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship, with the latter scoring 67 off 43 balls.
Tilak Verma, who came in as an impact player, managed 25 runs off 23 balls but failed to make a big impact. He was retired out in the 19th over. Hardik Pandya scored an unbeaten 28 off 16 balls but couldn’t secure a win. The loss left him visibly emotional, with fans speculating that he was on the verge of tears.
A Disappointing Loss
The defeat has pushed Mumbai Indians down to 7th place in the standings, while Lucknow has climbed to 6th. This was Mumbai’s third loss in four matches, with their only win coming against KKR at home.
Reactions on Social Media
Fans took to social media to express their support for Hardik Pandya, with many tweeting words of encouragement. One fan tweeted, “Chin up champ!! Long way to go!!” while another said, “Come back stronger Hardik !!!”
- Mumbai Indians have played four matches so far, winning only one.
- Lucknow Super Giants have climbed to 6th place in the standings.
- Hardik Pandya became the first captain to take 5 wickets in an IPL match.
The loss is a setback for Mumbai Indians, but they still have a long way to go in the tournament. With their next match approaching, they’ll look to bounce back and get their campaign back on track.