People were not pleased with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya’s performance. He only scored thirty-nine runs off thirty-three balls against Delhi Capitals. The match was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 7th. His innings consisted of three fours and one six, with a strike rate of 118.18.
Fans expressed disapproval towards the thirty-year-old’s batting display. Other players scored better at a higher strike rate. However, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma were exceptions, getting dismissed for low scores in single digits.
The all-rounder received criticism for his batting approach before. After his innings of 24 runs from 20 balls while pursuing 278 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad, fans expressed frustration. His batting style faced scrutiny, not for the first time.
Here are some notable responses on X to Hardik Pandya’s innings against the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede:
Captain Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2024 Campaign Begins with Disappointment
Hardik Pandya took over as captain of the Mumbai Indians club before of the upcoming 2024 IPL season, after the hugely successful Rohit Sharma. Nothing has gone right for him or the squad since he was appointed captain. Pandya has seen it all, from boos from the audience to criticism for his leadership decisions.
Piling on the troubles, Mumbai Indians occupy last place in the league table, winless from three games this season. However, having scored 234 runs versus Delhi Capitals, they stand a genuine chance of securing their first win in this IPL edition. A below-par batting display in their prior home clash makes their offensive showing against Rishabh Pant side an encouraging sign for the franchise and devoted supporters.
