NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clashed with Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-scoring encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. Despite a commendable chase, Mumbai Indians suffered a defeat against the Pat Cummins-led side.
The anticipation was high as the captains, Cummins and
Hardik Pandya
, strode onto the field for the crucial toss. In a twist of fate, Pandya's decision to bowl first, despite winning the toss, eventually proved to be a costly one.
However, during the toss, the echoes of "Rohit, Rohit..." reverberated throughout the stadium, signalling ardent support for
Rohit Sharma
and questioning the decision to appoint Pandya as captain despite Sharma's presence in the squad.
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The chants of "Rohit, Rohit..." persisted throughout the evening, even when Pandya was dismised during the second innings, further underscoring the sentiments of the fans. Additionally, Pandya faced boos from the crowd as he left the field after his dismissal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased their prowess with the bat, with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen leading the charge with impressive half-centuries. Their stellar performance propelled Sunrisers to a formidable total of 277 runs, batting first.
In response, Mumbai Indians displayed resilience, with notable contributions from players like Tilak Verma. However, their valiant efforts fell short by 31 runs, highlighting the challenges faced by the team.
Pandya, entrusted with captaincy duties ahead of the
IPL 2024
season, faced scrutiny for his leadership decisions and batting performance. Despite his efforts, Pandya's struggle with the bat, garnering 24 runs off 20 balls, remained evident throughout the match.
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