The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. The winner of today’s match could claim the top spot in the IPL points table. In a bizarre incident before the toss, Hardik Pandya was seen seeking advice from Suryakumar Yadav.
As Pandya walked out for the toss, he appeared uncertain about what to do if he won. He turned to Yadav and asked him to choose one of his fingers. Yadav’s response was straightforward: “Bat first.” This suggested that if Pandya won the toss, he should choose to bat first.
However, Pandya didn’t get the chance to make that decision, as Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first. Mumbai Indians will now field first. Pandya later revealed that he was confused about what to do if he won the toss, saying, “I was unsure what to do, but it doesn’t matter to us whether we bat or bowl first.”
Pandya added, “Now we’ll score runs on the board and then defend them.” He emphasized that every match from now on is like a knockout game for his team, and today’s match is no exception. The pressure is on, and the stakes are high.
The match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams fighting for a spot at the top of the table. The result will have significant implications for the rest of the tournament. Will Pandya’s team rise to the challenge, or will Iyer’s squad come out on top? The answer will be clear soon enough.