Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians finally tasted victory in the ongoing 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday . Although Hardik did not perform well as a batsman in the match, he was happy to see 2 points to his name in the points table as the MI batting unit raised their game against the beleaguered DC. After the match, Hardik exchanged a big hug with pacer Gerald Coetzee, wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan and his former captain Rohit Sharma. The moment Rohit and Hardik hugged to celebrate the team’s win, many hearts melted on social media.
A lot has been said and written about the equation between Rohit and Hardik ever since the latter took over at MI. On Sunday, the moment finally arrived for the two to celebrate together. It’s certainly an interesting moment for fans. Here is the video:
The feeling of first win of the season
Brilliant batting and collective bowling performances help Mumbai Indians win #TATAIPL A special day at home in 2024
Score card #TATAIPL | #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/5UfqRnNxj4
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2024
Unlike the previous three games, Hardik did not bowl in this game. Some raised eyebrows when Hardik was seen without the ball, raising concerns about his fitness. Hardik in his post-match speech cleared up the rumors surrounding him not getting the ball.
“I’m fine. I’ll bowl at the right time and today we were ready for everything so there was no need to fold our arms,” Hardik said in his post-match speech.
MI’s first win of the season was built on strength and Romario Shepherd’s blitz in the final.
Hardik heaped praise on openers Rohit Sharma and Ishant Kishan, who scored 79 runs in the powerplay, while Shepard scored 32 runs in the final over Anrich Nortje .
“It was a great start today, it’s always great to get 70 points in 6 overs. When the opportunity came, it was great that everyone pitched in. That was some knocking (Romario’s heroics) . He won the game for us. The difference was Romario against Delhi Capitals. I like him. He always has a smile on his face and doesn’t run away,” Hardik added.
MI suffered three consecutive defeats this season. Hardik spoke about the team’s mentality and the tactical changes they made to get their first win of the season.
“It’s a tough job. We have to get our heads together and make sure we believe. We’ll make tactical changes here and there but this will be our 12th and it’s important to settle our team now. There’s a lot of love “There was care and concern everywhere in the dressing room. Trust and mutual support are the attitude there. Everyone believed that we just needed a win,” Hardik said.
With ANI input
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