Hardik Pandya also lashed out at his bowlers for not bowling the right lengths at the right time in the match that started on June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
MI, the 5-time champions, have not won a title in the Indian Premier League since 2020 and despite doing a change in leadership and bringing Hardik Pandya at the helm, the franchise is yet to taste success.
However, they were unable to progress further and lost to the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 despite starting well in the game. Mumbai Indians posted a big score of 203/6 on the board and had history on their side, with 19 out of 19 wins after setting up 200-plus targets.
I take the blame - Hardik Pandya
Speaking after the match, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya lauded Shreyas Iyer for his unbeaten 87-run batting masterclass and took the blame for the loss. He said:
Hardik Pandya said that they posted a good total, but the bowling unit failed to execute the plans and defend it. He said:
He can do something special and it just didn't happen today - Hardik Pandya
While further blaming himself, Hardik Pandya said that he could have used his troops in a better manner. He said:
In the end, Hardik said that the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was unable to showcase then magic in the all-important Qualifier 2. He said:
"In hindsight, it would have been different (whether he should have bowled Bumrah with 41 needed of 4 overs) and it would have been too early as well, Boom knowing the situation if even 18 balls are left Jassi can be Jassi and he can do something special and it just didn't happen today."
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