Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment over Mumbai Indians‘ struggles following their defeat against Chennai Super Kings on May 3, 2026, in Bengaluru.
Chennai won by 8 wickets, chasing down Mumbai’s total of 159 runs in just 18.1 overs. This marked Mumbai’s 7th loss in their last 9 matches.
Mumbai currently sits in 9th position on the points table with only 4 points. Hardik noted that the batting unit did not perform well and acknowledged that Chennai’s players outperformed them.
The pitch required a score between 180-190 for a competitive total, according to Hardik. He emphasized that the bowling unit also fell short against Chennai’s batsmen.
This defeat marks the second time Chennai has beaten Mumbai this season. Hardik stated, “This is not our season. They played better than us.” He added that they needed to play more calculative cricket to improve their performance.
Mumbai needs a miracle to qualify for the final four in IPL 2026. The team’s performance will be under scrutiny as they look to turn their season around.
