Mumbai Indians bid adieu to the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs race this season after becoming the first team to be eliminated. Their dismissal is a significant blow for the team and their fans, who have been supporting them since their debut in 2008. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured a thrilling 10-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants to consolidate their position at the top of the table.
MI had a string of disappointments this season, losing eight out of 12 games despite a heroic effort. Their greatest possible point total, even with two games left, is 12, which is less than the playoff threshold.
This is an important development in the IPL this year, laying the groundwork for the competition between the other teams aiming for the top four slots. With 18 wickets and an outstanding economy rate, Jasprit Bumrah led the MI wicket tables and proved to be a star player. But the batting lineup was inconsistent, as after 12 innings, not a single player had reached 400 runs in the IPL 2024.
Hardik Pandya’s Batting Woes Amid Mumbai Indians’ IPL Journey
The Mumbai Indians’ fortunes dropped right away after Hardik Pandya was selected to replace skipper Rohit Sharma. The 30-year-old had a difficult time in the competition right from the start, as the five-time winners lost their next three games.
The all-rounder, who was born in Baroda, has yet to reach a half-century in the league, scoring just 198 runs at 19.80 and striking at 147.80 in 12 games. Mumbai’s next two matches are against the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants.
They will want to play for dignity by winning their last two games handily, even though they are out of the playoff race. Given that he is also Team India’s vice-captain, Pandya would also want to be among the runs in the final two games before the T20 World Cup 2024.
Fans are disappointed with the team’s poor performance under Hardik’s leadership, since they have only won four games, especially considering the team’s renowned IPL legacy. To end the season on a high note, MI must come together and fix their faults as they bid adieu to their IPL 2024 playoff hopes.
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