Hardik Pandya's emotional post after Mumbai's defeat at Wankhede

After Mumbai's third consecutive defeat in IPL 2024, Captain Hardik Pandya shared an emotional message on social media, vowing to keep fighting despite the setbacks. Mumbai currently sits at the bottom of the points table in the ongoing season.

Mumbai's Struggle Continues

Pandya's words echoed the spirit of his team: "If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going." Mumbai's loss to Rajasthan, where they were restricted to 125 for 9 in the first innings, marked another challenging game for Pandya's team. Despite his efforts with a 34-run contribution, Mumbai fell short as Rajasthan chased down the target with ease.

Taking over as Mumbai's new captain from Rohit Sharma, Pandya is yet to secure a win in his new role. His transition from leading Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in 2022 and a final appearance in 2023 has been met with challenges, including facing jeers and boos from the crowd.

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Promising Performances

However, amidst the defeats, Riyan Parag's standout performance for Rajasthan, scoring a half-century in the match against Mumbai, showcased the talent and determination in IPL 2024.
With losses against Gujarat and Hyderabad, Pandya's Mumbai team faces an uphill battle in the IPL. Despite the tough start, Pandya's message on social media reflects the team's resilience and determination to bounce back.

Batting first against Rajasthan, Mumbai Indians faced early setbacks with Trent Boult's impressive bowling, leaving them at 20 for 4. Contributions from Tilak Varma and Pandya helped Mumbai post 125 for 9, but it wasn't enough to defend against Rajasthan's strong batting lineup.

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