Cricket

IPL 2024: A win is a win – Hardik Pandya after win against PBKS

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was delighted after a thrilling nine-run win against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday. MI posted a par score of 192 runs on the board after Sam Curran won the toss and decided to bowl first.

After Ishan Kishan was dismissed cheaply for eight runs, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav added 81 runs for the second wicket. SKY scored his 23rd IPL fifty as he batted at the top of his game. Yadav scored 78 runs off 53 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes.

Rohit scored 36 runs and was dismissed after he was deprived of strike. Yadav then added 49 runs with Tilak Varma, who scored an unbeaten knock of 34 runs.

Meanwhile, PBKS found themselves in trouble at 111-7 but Ashutosh Sharma got his team out of the woods with a whirlwind knock of 61 runs off just 28 balls. The right-hander scored his maiden IPL fifty off just 23 balls to keep his team in the contest and scored two fours and seven sixes as he scored his runs at a strike rate of 217.86.

Hardik Pandya said in the post-match presentation, “Very good game of cricket. Everyone’s nerves got tested. We did speak about before the game that the character will be checked in this game. Naturally, you think you’re ahead in the game. But we know IPL has a tendency to produce these games.”

Pandya also hailed Ashutosh Sharma for his fine knock under pressure.

He added, “Unbelievable – coming in and playing like that (Ashutosh’s knock). Almost every ball hitting the middle. Happy for him and chuffed for his future. We did speak in the timeout that it doesn’t matter how good we look. We’ll keep scrapping in this game. We were quite soft in certain overs. Nevertheless, a win is a win.”

Mumbai Indians will next take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Monday.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Irfan Pathan opens up on India’s playing 11 changes for ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the Indian fast bowlers would be tired ahead of… Read More

July 31, 2025

Dhruv Jurel’s childhood coach reveals Gautam Gambhir’s inspiring chat with wicket-keeper ahead of 5th ENG vs IND 2025 Test

With Dhruv Jurel all set to replace injured Rishabh Pant in the fifth Test match… Read More

July 31, 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin backs Ravindra Jadeja to bat at no.5 in 5th Test against England

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels Ravindra Jadeja can bat at number five in the… Read More

July 30, 2025

Aakash Chopra lauds Shubman Gill’s century in ENG vs IND 2025 4th Test

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has showered praise on captain Shubman Gill for continuing… Read More

July 30, 2025

Shubman Gill rates Manchester hundred as most pleasing ahead of 5th Test against England

Former Indian captain Shubman Gill has rated the Old Trafford century as the most pleasing… Read More

July 29, 2025

Brad Haddin backs England to win final Test match against India in Anderson-Tendulkar series

Former Australian wicket-keeper bat Brad Haddin has backed England to win the fifth and final… Read More

July 29, 2025