Xtra Time Web Desk: In a stunning turnaround, Mumbai Indians under the leadership of Hardik Pandya have resurrected their campaign in the IPL 2024 season. After hattrick of losses, MI roared back to form with convincing victories against Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Captain Hardik Pandya’s revival was evident not only in his leadership but also in his stellar performance with the bat. Criticized for his sluggish strike rate in previous matches, Pandya silenced his detractors with a blazing innings against RCB. While Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav set the stage with explosive half-centuries, Pandya’s cameo of 21* off just 6 balls, including three towering sixes, ensured MI’s emphatic victory.
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MI’s successful chase of the 199-run target within 16 overs with 7 wickets in hand sends a strong message to doubters who had prematurely written off the franchise and its captain. Despite facing jeers and taunts from the crowd, Pandya remained unfazed, earning support from rival captain Virat Kohli, who urged fans to cheer rather than boo.
Ishan Kishan expressed confidence in Pandya’s ability to thrive under pressure, citing his penchant for challenges. “He loves challenges, he has been in this situation before and he is in that situation right now,” Kishan remarked after MI’s triumph over RCB. With Pandya leading from the front, MI’s journey to redemption in IPL 2024 appears to be well underway.
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