‘There are a lot of questions, but for now …’: Hardik Pandya after MI loses to KKR

The disappointment was visible on skipper Hardik Pandya’s face after Mumbai Indians registered their eighth defeat and their fourth consecutive loss in the IPL 2024. After the recent 24-run defeat to the Kolkata Knight Riders, the five-time champions are nearly eliminated from the tournament.

Previously, KKR defeated MI at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in 2012, when Sunil Narine took 4/15 in a 32-run victory. It took exactly 12 years for KKR to beat Mumbai Indians in their den.

After bowling out KKR for 169, Mumbai Indians couldn’t capitalise on Suryakumar Yadav’s fighting 56 off 35 deliveries, falling short at 145.

12 years, we’re finally here! 💜

This one is for you, #KnightsArmy! pic.twitter.com/VUsIPddlMo

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 3, 2024

This marks just the 4th time in 33 head-to-head contests that Mumbai Indians have been bowled out against KKR.

“I mean obviously in the batting inning, we couldn’t form partnerships and T20Is if you don’t form partnerships, you won’t score well.. Not much, there are a lot of questions but that will take some time to answer but for now, not much to say,” Hardik Pandya said after the match.

It wasn’t meant to be 💔#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/GRbiXmx0O0

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 3, 2024

“The bowlers did a fantastic job, the wicket got a little better after the first innings, and the dew came on. We will go through the game and see what could we have done better. You keep fighting, that is what I tell to myself, never leave the battlefield, tough days come but good also come here, it’s challenging but challengers make you better,” the MI skipper said.

With this win, KKR have strengthened their position at second spot with 14 points, KKR, the two-time IPL champions, have 7 wins and 3 defeats in 10 matches in the tournament till now.

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