IPL 2024: MI captain Hardik Pandya reveals the reason behind his team’s loss against KKR

Mumbai Indians (MI) it fell to their seventh defeat of IPL 2024 after failing by 24 runs against it Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Despite bowling out KKR for 169 runs, MI continued to bat, resulting in them being bowled out for just 145 runs.

KKR Set Below Full Value

KKR batsmen, except Venkatesh Iyerat 70 again Manish Pandey‘s 42, failed to capitalize when they faced a direct MI bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah (3/18) and Nuwan Thushara (3/42) were the top wicket takers for the home team.

MI Batting Collapses Again

However, MI’s batting woes continued to plague them. The openers Rohit Sharma again Ishan Kishan it scored 11 and 13 cheap points, respectively. While Surya Kumar YadavA knock of 56 runs gave a glimmer of hope, the lack of partnerships proved costly in the end.

For KKR, Mitchell Starc (4/33) got a four-wicket haul, then Sunil Narine (2/22), Varun Chakaravarthy (2/22) and Andre Russell (2/30) six heads were distributed among them.

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Hardik Pandya Wants to Improve Despite Small Window

Speaking after the defeat, the MI captain Hardik Pandya he acknowledged the challenges but promised that they will continue to fight. “You keep fighting, that’s what I tell myself,” he said as he introduced himself after the game. “Never leave the battlefield. Hard days are coming, but good days are here too. It’s a challenge, but challenges make you better.”

While praising the efforts of the bowlers on a difficult pitch, Pandya pointed to a lack of camaraderie as the main reason for the loss. “Obviously we couldn’t build partnerships and we keep losing wickets,” he agreed. “There are many questions that will take time to answer. But for now, there is not much to say. Bowlers have done an excellent job on this track.”

MI’s Playoff Hopes Are Fading

With this loss, MI’s chances of making it to the playoffs look slim. They currently sit in a disappointing ninth place in the IPL 2024 Points Table. However, Pandya’s fighting spirit suggests that the team may not give up just yet. The upcoming matches will be crucial in deciding whether MI can salvage some pride and end the season on a high note.

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