"How well he managed to slow the innings": Fans lash out after Hardik Pandya's low SR against Delhi Capitals
During the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC), the home side posted their highest-ever total at the Wankhede. It was an explosive batting display from the MI batters, especially Romario Shepherd who slammed a staggering 32 runs in the last over.
Although MI managed to breach the 200-run mark, skipper Hardik Pandya once again came under scrutiny for his slow batting approach, with an SR of 118 in today's game.
Pandya scored 39 of 33 balls and was the slowest batter in the entire MI roster.
Following the knock, fans were quick to express their angst on social media about how Pandya's knock slowed down the entire MI innings. Check of the reactions below.
Promoted himself to make an impact and how well did he manage to slow the innings from NRR of 11.1 when he came in and bat for 33 balls with SR of 118. Every other batsman in MI (minimum6balls) scored with minimum SR of 180. DC will hope Hardik open bowling. #MIvsDC #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/o5UG40mkNo
— Arun Alex (@ArunAle06358444) April 7, 2024
Hardik Pandya vs Romario Sherpherd batting performance Today
— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@shaikhusman_7) April 7, 2024
Hardik Pandya : Runs 39 , Balls 33 , sixes 1 ,SR 118
Romario Sherpherd : Runs 39, Balls 10 ,sixes 4 ,SR 390 pic.twitter.com/T5juBCWi0X
Hardik Pandya in IPL
— Ahmad Para (@Shazpara00) April 7, 2024
2015 to 2021
153.9 SR || Balls Per Six Ratio - 9.78
2022 to 2024
134.0 SR || Balls Per Six Ratio - 23.4#MIvDC pic.twitter.com/55lTUSl54y
Hardik Pandya: 39/33= SR 118
— Pakistan Cricket Team USA FC (@DoctorofCricket) April 7, 2024
Rest of M.Indians:195/87=SR 224#HardikPandya I #DCvMI pic.twitter.com/cMwCS5GIaM
Amazing inning by Hardik Pandya under huge pressure.
— Shivam (@Im_Shivam45) April 7, 2024
39 runs, 33 balls, SR: 118
Fans of Delhi Capitals gave standing ovation to Hardik Pandya.
🫡🫡🫡#RohitSharma #Hardik #DCvMI pic.twitter.com/9J4LDk3N4Y
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Mumbai Indians eye first win of the season against DC
Talking about the game, Romario Shepherd's blistering knock propelled MI to a score of 234 for 5 in 20 overs.
The West Indies star built on a strong foundation, laid out by some stellar performances from Rohit Sharma (49), Ishan Kishan (42), Hardik Pandya and Tim David (45 not out) in batting-friendly conditions at the Wankhede.
Suryakumar Yadav, who made his return after a sports hernia surgery had a forgettable outing. SKY perished for a two-ball duck on his first game since mid-December last year.
It is an extremely crucial match for the Mumbai Indians, who are yet to win a game this season under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. MI are currently at the bottom of the points table. DC, on the other hand, is also struggling, having won just one out of four matches and are placed ninth.
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