We need to be more disciplined and show courage: Hardik's Call to Action

In the aftermath of their third consecutive defeat in the IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya emphasized the need for his team to exhibit greater "discipline" and "courage" to reverse their fortunes.

Facing a dismal start with a score of 20 for 4 within four overs after being asked to bat, MI struggled to recover and could only muster a total of 125 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals comfortably chased down the target with six wickets in hand and 27 balls to spare.

Reflecting on the loss, Hardik Pandya acknowledged the disappointment, stating, "We didn't start the way we wanted to, tough night tonight." However, he remained optimistic about the team's potential, emphasizing the importance of discipline and courage in their approach moving forward.

Despite contributing a brisk 34 runs off 21 balls, Pandya regretted his dismissal, admitting, "I think my wicket changed the game." He credited the opposition bowlers, particularly Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult, for their impressive performances.

Boult, who claimed three crucial wickets in the powerplay, was awarded the Player of the Match. He expressed satisfaction with his performance and praised his teammate Nandre Burger for his skills and passion.

On the other side, Rajasthan Royals' skipper Sanju Samson attributed the toss to be the decisive factor in the match's outcome, highlighting the challenging conditions at the start of the game.

Riyan Parag, who played a match-winning knock of 54 not out, emphasized the importance of simplicity in his approach, stating, "This year, it's just seeing the ball and hitting the ball." He credited his domestic cricket experience for his composure under pressure.

Overall, both teams reflected on the lessons learned from the match and expressed determination to improve in the upcoming games of the tournament.