Hardik Pandya etched his name into the IPL history books, becoming the first-ever captain to claim a five-wicket haul in the tournament. His remarkable spell of 5 wickets for 36 runs in four overs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow proved instrumental in MI’s dominant performance. The toss was won by Mumbai Indians, and Pandya had no hesitation in choosing to bowl first.
LSG’s Explosive Innings
Despite the early setbacks, LSG went berserk with the bat. Markram played an anchor innings, scoring 53 off 38. He held the fort in the middle overs and set up the platform. David Miller smashed a quick 27 off 14, while Pooran added 12. The lower middle-order chipped in just enough to push the total over 200. Despite Pandya’s spell, LSG managed a fighting score, the team managed to rack up a solid 204 runs in 20 overs.
Hardik Pandya’s Bowling Masterclass
Hardik Pandya bowled all four of his overs and ended with spectacular figures of 5/36. That’s not just good—it’s historic. Let’s break down how he got each of those crucial wickets.
Pooran looked dangerous, but Pandya had other plans. On the fifth ball of the ninth over, he got Pooran caught by Deepak Chahar. Score: One down, four to go. Pandya wasn’t done. He returned and dismissed LSG captain Pant on just 2 runs. Caught by substitute fielder Corbin Bosch. Double trouble! Markram was anchoring the innings beautifully until Pandya returned in the 18th over. A short-of-length delivery, mistimed, and caught by Raj Angad Bawa. That wicket changed the game’s tempo.
In the final over, Pandya struck twice more. First, he dismissed the hard-hitting David Miller (27 from 14) and then got Akash Deep for a golden duck. Both caught—textbook death over bowling.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Cricket fans erupted on Twitter following Hardik Pandya’s sensational five-wicket haul, flooding the platform with excitement and admiration. Within minutes, hashtags like #HardikFifer and #CaptainClutch were trending, as fans celebrated his historic achievement and hailed his impact on the game.
MI captain Hardik Pandya took 5 wickets tonight, still this chase is a distant dream for them.#LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/K3wBqg69o9
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) April 4, 2025
Krunal Pandya over Hardik Pandya
Galat Pandya h hampe 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/w3Vpuiftad
— KB ♟️ (@kholinoor) April 4, 2025
Hardik Pandya becomes the first captain to secure a FIFER in an IPL innings 👏🏻📷 #HardikPandya #LSGvMI #IPL2025 #Ekana #Insidesport #CricketTwitter #IPL2025 #NintendoSwitch2 #MumbaiIndians #RishabhPant
— Mayank (@Mayank_Msd) April 4, 2025
Hardik Pandya what a bowling!!#LSGvMI
— 𝙎𝙔𝙀𝘿 𝙐𝙈𝘼𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝙄 (@umardott) April 4, 2025
Hardik pandya carrying all the responsibility of mumbai Indians.#LSGvsMI pic.twitter.com/aDVuWeUKXp
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) April 4, 2025
– Don't care about personal milestones
– Always stepped up for the team in an important situation
– Monster mentalities
– Dropped liability seniors from the teamHardik Pandya true successor of MS Dhoni pic.twitter.com/JGbn0g4ZY3
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) April 4, 2025
Hardik Pandya the best all rounder in the world for a Reason 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ibu3zLVja6
— Megha Arora (@SassyyQueenn) April 4, 2025
Pandya Enters the Record Books
Hardik Pandya has etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first-ever captain to claim a five-wicket haul in the tournament. No IPL skipper before him had achieved this feat, making his record-breaking performance even more special.
- Hardik Pandya (MI) – 5/36 in four overs vs LSG in Lucknow (April 4, 2025)
- Anil Kumble (RCB) – 4/16 in four overs vs Deccan Chargers in Johannesburg (May 24, 2009)
- Anil Kumble (RCB) – 4/16 in 3.3 overs vs Deccan Chargers in Navi Mumbai (April 24, 2010)
- Jean-Paul Duminy (DC) – 4/17 in three overs vs SRH in Visakhapatnam (April 18, 2015)
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