So close, but so far. This is the story of the difficulties of the Indians of Mumbai (Mi) in the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Friday, the team led by Hardya-Pandya was beaten on the road, this time a 12-point defeat against the Super Giants of Lucknow (LSG), which means that they have now lost the three games outside so far in IPL 2025. LSG posted 203-8 before the quenches meet to restrict Mi to 191-5 despite the Blitsichaa of The Captain.
Hardik had a brilliant outing claiming its first transport at five T20 counters, then struck 28 undefeated bullets. However, his efforts were in vain because LSG produced an amazing Masterclass of Bowling De Death to give Rishabh Pant his first home victory since he took care of the Lucknow -based franchise.
With Mi needing 22 on the final, Hhelik struck Avesh Khan for a six on the first ball, bringing the equation to 16 on 5 bullets. However, Avesh has strengthened his reputation as a death specialist, conceding just three points from the following five balls.
As a sign of frustration, Hardik threw his anger after failing to pass his team through the finish line.
Hhelik Pandya launched his frustration bat after having failed to bring his team to Mumbai Indians to a victory against LSG.
He took a fifer with the ball and 28 * (16) with the bat but could not finish the match for his team.#Hardikpandya #Lsgvmi #Mivlsg # IPL2025 # Tataipl2025 pic.twitter.com/eqtglmelzn
– Saabir Zafar (@ saabir_saabu01) April 4, 2025
“When a player like Mitch Marsh gives us a start like that, he gives time to the average order,” said LSG Pant captain after the match.
By limiting an attacker opposition, Pant said: “Mentally, it was difficult for all of us, they did not lose too many counters, congratulations, but we held our nerve and finished it.”
Hhelik, who missed a Hattrick, was satisfied with his bowlingal performances.
“I have always appreciated my bowling alley,” said Pandya. “I don’t have many options, but I read the counter and I use smarter options. I never go for the counters but I try to make mistakes.”
“Today has been one of these days. As a unit of strikers, we have failed. We win as a team, we lose as a team. I am fully owner.”
Mi is currently holding seventh place in the table at 10 teams, with only two points of four games.
(With AFP entries)
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