Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment after Mumbai's loss to RCB in IPL 2025.
Hardik Pandya expressed his disappointment following Mumbai Indians' defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. He reflected on the team's underperformance and highlighted how the changes in the batting order, influenced by Rohit Sharma's return, disrupted their strategy and team balance.
Abhishek Singh
Hardik Pandya's Disappointment After Mumbai Indians' Loss to RCB
Pandya's Reaction to the Loss
Hardik Pandya expressed his disappointment following Mumbai Indians' defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. The loss was a significant setback for the team, and Pandya made it clear that their performance did not meet the high expectations set for them.
Batting Order Changes and Their Impact
Pandya pointed out that the changes in the batting order, especially after Rohit Sharma's return, played a role in the team's struggles. Naman Dhir, who had been performing well at No. 3, was moved to No. 7, which disrupted the team's balance and overall strategy.
Rohit Sharma's Return and Team Strategy
With Rohit Sharma’s return to the squad, several changes were made to the batting order. Pandya acknowledged that these adjustments had a considerable impact on the team’s performance, affecting their rhythm and contributing to the defeat against RCB.