After the 7-wicket loss to Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya spoke openly about his team’s performance during the post-match presentation. He criticised his players and explained the reason behind the team’s defeat. Hardik admitted that his team was 20 runs short, considering the nature of the pitch.
Hardik Pandya Explained the Reason Behind MI’s Defeat
After losing to Punjab Kings by 7 wickets, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya shared his thoughts during the post-match presentation. He said that the team was around 20 runs short based on the pitch conditions. He admitted that the team didn’t play their best cricket, which led to the defeat.
Hardik said, “We are playing good cricket. We have won five trophies, and it’s never easy. Our bowling was not sharp enough. They played good shots. We just want to continue playing good cricket.”
MI Missed Early and Middle Over Opportunities
Hardik also said that Mumbai missed chances to take control in the early and middle overs. He said, “We could have made an impact either at the start or in the middle overs. We’ll work on it. Our bowling was not accurate, and we bowled some loose balls that Punjab batsmen made full use of.”
Hardik on Punjab’s Strong Batting Performance
When asked if batting got easier in the second half, Hardik replied that he didn’t see much difference. He praised Punjab’s batters, especially the second-wicket stand between Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, saying they played smartly and used Mumbai’s mistakes well.
Mumbai Indians Out of the Top-2 Race
With this defeat, Mumbai Indians are now out of the top-2 spot in the points table. They are stuck at 16 points and will have to play the Eliminator match. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have moved to the top of the table and secured their place in Qualifier 1. They also have a good chance to finish at number one.
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