In a recent match during IPL 2026, Hardik Pandya attributed the Mumbai Indians’ loss to the superior performance of the opposing Chennai Super Kings. The Mumbai Indians have had a disappointing season, winning only two out of nine matches.
Key statistics:
- Mumbai Indians played 9 matches in IPL 2026.
- They lost 7 matches and won 2.
- Mumbai Indians currently have 4 points in the standings.
- Hardik Pandya conceded 17 runs in 2 overs without taking a wicket.
- He scored 18 runs off 23 balls in the match.
- Mumbai Indians sit at the 9th position in the points table.
Pandya stated, “This season has not been in our favor.” He also remarked, “They played better, bowled better, fielded better, and batted better.” He emphasized that their bowling was inferior compared to Chennai’s and acknowledged that his team struggled with their batting.
Pandya added, “We couldn’t find our rhythm.” The Mumbai Indians now face pressure to improve as they aim to recover from this poor start to the season.
