Hardik Pandya Reflects on Mumbai Indians' Struggles After Defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad
‘Sometimes it hurts’: Hardik Pandya shares his true feelings for Mumbai crowd after MI fail to defend 244 against SRH
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, leaving the team ninth in the IPL 2026 standings. Despite scoring 249 runs, MI failed to defend their total, prompting Pandya to acknowledge the need for better performances to regain fan support.
- 01Mumbai Indians lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets despite scoring 249 runs.
- 02The defeat leaves MI ninth in the IPL 2026 standings with only two wins from eight matches.
- 03Hardik Pandya emphasized the team's failure to meet franchise standards and acknowledged fan frustration.
- 04Travis Head's explosive innings helped SRH chase down the target in just 18.4 overs.
- 05Pandya stated that MI needs to win all remaining matches to keep playoff hopes alive.
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In a disappointing match for the Mumbai Indians (MI), captain Hardik Pandya reflected on the team's struggles following a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Wankhede Stadium. MI set a formidable target of 249 runs, bolstered by Ryan Rickelton's century. However, SRH's Travis Head led a remarkable chase, scoring 76 runs off 30 balls, helping his team reach 250 runs in just 18.4 overs. This defeat leaves MI in a precarious position, sitting ninth on the IPL 2026 points table with only two wins from eight matches. Pandya acknowledged the team's failure to meet the high expectations of the franchise and its loyal fans, stating that they need to perform better to regain support. He emphasized the need for MI to win all remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive and reconnect with the crowd that has grown frustrated with the team's performance.
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The performance of Mumbai Indians affects fan morale and attendance at future matches, as supporters expect better results from one of the IPL's most successful franchises.
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