Hardik Pandya: Has Hardik Made a Big Mistake, Is There Some Resentment Towards ‘This’ Player in the Team?

Mumbai Indians’ Consecutive Defeats: Hardik Pandya’s Strategy Questioned

In the IPL 2024 season, Mumbai Indians faced their second consecutive defeat, with Sunrisers Hyderabad emerging victorious by 31 runs. The match witnessed a notable performance from Hyderabad’s batsmen, overpowering Mumbai’s bowlers, including debutant Kwena Mfaka and experienced campaigner Piyush Chawla.

Hardik Pandya’s Strategy Critique

Mumbai Indians’ captain, Hardik Pandya, came under scrutiny for his strategy during the match. Despite the bowlers struggling, the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s early involvement raised eyebrows. Bumrah, known for his impactful spells, was surprisingly held back until the fourth over and then underutilized throughout the innings, bowling just one over in the first 12 overs.

Bumrah’s Unutilized Potential

Jasprit Bumrah’s performance, although economical with an average of 9 runs per over, highlighted a missed opportunity for Mumbai Indians. Despite not taking any wickets, Bumrah’s controlled spell contrasted with the less effective performances of other bowlers. Mumbai’s debutant Mfaka, in particular, faced a harsh initiation, conceding 66 runs in his four overs.