Mumbai Indians (MI) lost to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. At one stage, MI were very much in the hunt, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge with the bat. The 34-year-old scored a tremendous fifty before falling for 67 runs in the dying moments of the game.
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22 runs were needed from the final over and Hardik Pandya began the over with a six. The next ball went for two runs to make it 14 needed for a win from four balls. At this stage the game was finely in the balance. The next ball saw Pandya hit the ball towards the deep square leg region but didn’t take a single.
MI owner Akash Ambani wasn’t pleased with what he saw, and he was making his frustrations clear. In the end, it was LSG who won the game by 12 runs to take their second win of the season and the first win in front of their home fans. Skipper Hardik Pandya, who had picked five wickets in the game, was seen frustrated.
As the game ended, Pandya threw his bat in anger as Mumbai Indians lost their third game out of the four they have played so far. This loss means that MI now have two points from their four games of the season. Men in Blue and Gold head back to Mumbai as they get ready to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday.
‘Win as a team and lose as a team’ – Hardik Pandya puts a brave face after loss
Speaking to the broadcasters at the end of the game, Hardik Pandya said, “Disappointing when you lose. If we had to be honest, in the field, 10-12 runs we gave too much. We fell short in the end. As a batting unit, we fell short. We win as a team; we lose as a team. I take full ownership."
When asked about his fifer, Pandya said, “Always enjoyed my bowling. I don't have many options but I read the wicket and use smarter options. I never go for wickets but try to make batters make mistakes. Today was one of those days.”
MI skipper was also asked the reason behind Tilak Varma being retired, to which he said, “We needed some hits; he was not getting those. In cricket some of those days come when you try but they don't come. Just play good cricket; I like to keep it simple. Take better calls, be smart in bowling, take chances in batting. It is a long tournament; you get a couple of wins and get into the rhythm.”
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