Mumbai Indians posted a formidable total of 243/5, thanks to Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 123 runs, but Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased it down, scoring 249/4 in just 18.4 overs. Captain Hardik Pandya acknowledged the team's failure to meet expectations, stating, 'I won't put my bowlers under the bus. I think as an overall unit, we have not been able to do what exactly Mumbai Indians stands for.' The team's struggles are evident as they have used 22 players this season, the most of any team, and their bowling attack has been particularly ineffective, with Jasprit Bumrah conceding 54 runs without taking a wicket in this match.
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Hardik Pandya Addresses Mumbai Indians' Performance Struggles
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On April 29, 2026, the Mumbai Indians, led by captain Hardik Pandya, suffered a disappointing six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad despite scoring 243 runs, marking their sixth loss in eight matches this IPL season. This defeat leaves Mumbai at ninth place in the standings with only four points, raising concerns about Pandya's leadership and the team's overall performance.
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