IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya Grateful for Jasprit Bumrah’s Contribution: ‘He Comes and Does What He Does

In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Mumbai Indians secured their second win of the IPL 2024 season with a convincing 7-wicket triumph over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After RCB posted a competitive total of 196 runs, MI chased down the target comfortably, largely thanks to the explosive batting performances of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. MI skipper Hardik Pandya commended his team’s impressive chase, highlighting the manner in which they navigated through the innings. He emphasized the significance of the impact player rule, which allowed him to include an extra bowler, proving beneficial in their successful pursuit of the target.

Contributions of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan

Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan provided a solid foundation for MI with a formidable 101-run opening partnership. Pandya praised their partnership, emphasizing the team’s collective understanding of their roles and the seamless execution of their plans. The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who delivered a remarkable five-wicket haul. Pandya expressed gratitude for having Bumrah on the team, highlighting the bowler’s relentless dedication and unparalleled experience.

Return of Suryakumar Yadav

Pandya welcomed back Suryakumar Yadav, who made a significant impact with his explosive batting display after returning from injury. He acknowledged the difficulty of setting a field against Yadav when he’s in top form, underscoring the challenge he poses to opposing teams.