In the ongoing IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, MI skipper Hardik Pandya is facing challenges in leading his team effectively.
Delhi Capitals batters walked out to bat with all guns blazing and smashed the MI bowlers to all the corners of the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite multiple bowling changes by MI captain Hardik Pandya, the batting onslaught of DC batters continued. The aggressive batting display has seen balls sailing over the fielders, prompting scrutiny of the field placements set by Pandya.
Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive innings left Mumbai Indians’ bowlers struggling to contain him from the start. He smashed 84 runs off just 27 balls, at a strike rate of over 300.
Nehal Wadhera Ignored Hardik Pandya And Asked Rohit Sharma to Change The Field
During the game, Mumbai Indians’ Nehal Wadhera caught attention when he approached the former skipper Rohit Sharma during a critical moment in the second over, seemingly seeking advice on field placements. Notably, they didn’t involve the team’s current captain, Hardik Pandya, who stood by and observed the interaction.
The video of the same has been going viral on the internet, watch it here:
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Talking about the match, Hardik Pandya had a difficult time bowling in the ongoing IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals. He struggled with his lines and lengths, conceding a lot of runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Pandya bowled two overs, conceding 41 runs with an economy rate of over 20, highlighting his tough outing in the game.
On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah performed well for Mumbai Indians, giving away just 35 runs in his 4 overs and taking the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant (29). Despite Bumrah’s efforts, Delhi Capitals posted a massive total of 257 runs on the board.
