Mumbai Indians

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.

Yet, Pandya swiftly altered the atmosphere with his bat, transforming jeers into cheers with a brisk 34 off 21 balls, punctuated by six boundaries. His spirited innings lifted Mumbai Indians from a precarious 20/4 to 76/5 in the 10th over before his departure.

In what turned out to be a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new IPL record by posting a formidable total of 277/3. Despite a valiant effort from Mumbai Indians, they fell short by 31 runs in a fiercely contested match on Wednesday night.

In what turned out to be a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new IPL record by posting a formidable total of 277/3. Despite a valiant effort from Mumbai Indians, they fell short by 31 runs in a fiercely contested match on Wednesday night.

This significant achievement places Rohit in an elite club, comprising only MS Dhoni (CSK) and Virat Kohli (RCB), as the third player to reach the 200-game mark for a single IPL team. Adding to the occasion, Rohit was presented with a special jersey emblazoned with '200' by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, MI's mentor, ahead of the anticipated match.

In their initial encounter against the Gujarat Titans, the five-time champions showcased moments of brilliance, courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah's lethal bowling, Dewald Brevis' impactful batting, and Rohit Sharma's explosive innings at the top of the order.

Pandya demonstrated understanding towards his batsman, Tilak Varma, who opted not to take a single run during a crucial moment while batting alongside Tim David. Despite initially being on track for victory, Mumbai Indians fell short of the 169-run target, concluding at 162/9 in 20 overs.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah made a brilliant return to action for Mumbai Indians after missing the entire 2023 season as he claimed three wickets to help Mumbai Indians restrict Gujarat Titans to 168/6 in 20 overs in Match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.

Madushanka, a 23-year-old Sri Lankan pacer, sustained a hamstring injury during the recent ODI series against Bangladesh, where the visitors suffered a 1-2 defeat.

The move sparked backlash, particularly when Mumbai Indians management appointed Pandya as captain over Rohit Sharma, who had led the team to multiple victories over the past decade.