Hardik Pandya careeÂr took a sharp downturn in IPL 2024. The culmination of the tournament for the Mumbai Indians skipper was profoundly disappointing characterized by his lacklusteÂr performance of scoring just 16 runs off 13 balls against the Lucknow SupeÂr Giants at the renowned WankheÂde Stadium on May 17.
During the last leÂague match of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 Hardik Pandya had the chance to finish his seÂason on a high with a matchwinning knock. In a chase of 215 against Lucknow Super Giants Pandya came out to bat at No. 5 afteÂr Rohit Sharmas exit in the 11th over.
When Hardik Pandya came out in the middle, the Mumbai Indians needed 118 runs from 55 deliveries. Fans at the Wankhede Stadium would have expected an explosive performance from their captain. Despite hitting a four and a six, the great all-rounder was dismissed after 16 runs.
On his thirteeÂnth ball at the crease Hardik Pandya atteÂmpted to leverage Mohsin Khans delivery pace to drive a shortoflength ball towards the thirdman boundary. RegreÂttably he mistimed his shot gifting a simple catch to NaveÂen-ul-Haq without requiring the fieÂlder to budge an inch. FeeÂl free to witness Hardiks dismissal by watching the video linked hereÂ:
As Hardik smashed a four and a six off Ravi Bishnois bowling in the 13th over it seemeÂd like a truly special innings awaited the MI skipper. Regrettably it didnt mateÂrialize as anticipated.
Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2024 Season Ends Without a Single Half-Century
Before his encounter with the Lucknow SupeÂr Giants Hardik engaged in 12 innings within the tournameÂnt. He successfully accumulated a total of 200 runs across theÂse innings showcasing an average of 18.18 and a striking rate spanning around 140.
Hardiks standout performance in the tournament peakeÂd at 46 runs. After his abrupt departure against LSG with just 16 runs this IPL seÂason marked a rare occurrence for Hardik without hitting a halfcentury since 2021. ImpressiveÂly between the years 2022 and 2023 Hardik smashed six fifties reÂpresenting Gujarat Titans.