In some of the dramatic fixtures of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) hosted Gujarat Titans (GT) in sport 56 of the match on the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Might 6. Regardless of rain interruptions and a spirited bowling effort, Mumbai fell quick as Gujarat pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win in a DLS-affected encounter. Nonetheless, the sport shall be remembered not only for the end result however for a uncommon and undesirable feat by MI skipper Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya: A report for the mistaken causes
Throughout Gujarat’s revised chase of 147 runs (after a rain adjustment from the unique 156), MI skipper Hardik introduced himself on to bowl the eighth over. It turned out to be some of the costly and erratic overs in IPL historical past. He began decently with three authorized deliveries, however issues spiraled from there he bowled three wides and two no-balls, permitting Shubman Gill to capitalize with a strong six off the fourth authorized ball (eighth general). In complete, 18 runs have been conceded within the over, and its prolonged size of 11 balls made it some of the forgettable spells in his profession. After this disastrous over, Pandya was not introduced again into the assault once more. Reflecting on the incident after the sport, Pandya described the no-balls as a ‘crime,’ that harm the crew at an important juncture. This over not solely price MI the momentum but additionally positioned Hardik in an unenviable record of bowlers with the joint-most deliveries bowled in a single over within the IPL.
Checklist of bowlers with a 11-ball over in IPL historical past
With this efficiency, Hardik joined an elite however unlucky membership of bowlers who’ve delivered 11-ball overs within the IPL:
- Hardik Pandya – MI vs GT, 2025
- Shardul Thakur – LSG vs KKR, 2025
- Sandeep Sharma – RR vs DC, 2025
- Tushar Deshpande – CSK vs LSG, 2023
- Mohammed Siraj – RCB vs MI, 2023
Every of those bowlers struggled with extras like no-balls and wides, a cardinal sin within the T20 format, the place each supply and run can alter the end result.
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Mumbai Indians’ batting struggles and Gujarat Titans’ gritty chase
The match started with Gujarat profitable the toss and opting to bowl first. MI openers Rohit Sharma (7) and Ryan Rickelton (2) failed to supply a stable begin. Nonetheless, Will Jacks (53) and Suryakumar Yadav (35) stitched a stabilizing partnership to elevate the innings. Regardless of their efforts, a late-order collapse ensued, aside from Corbin Bosch, who chipped in with an important cameo, serving to MI publish 155 runs in 20 overs.
The Gujarat chase, revised to 147 in 17 overs resulting from rain, noticed early stutters, but it surely was Gill’s composed knock, coupled with contributions from the center order, that saved them within the hunt. Nonetheless, the true momentum shift got here in Hardik’s over, which allowed GT to get forward on DLS when rain briefly threatened to halt play once more. Ultimately, Gujarat crossed the end line in a tense end, profitable by three wickets and snapping Mumbai’s profitable streak at house.
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