[Watch] 4, 4, 4, 6! Hardik Pandya Tears Apart Kuldeep Yadav In MI vs DC

Pandya went berserk vs Kuldeep [AP]

In the electrifying clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI), Hardik Pandya emerged as the driving force for MI, leading a thrilling chase against DC. 

Despite a shaky start with the early dismissals of Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik’s aggressive batting turned the tide in MI's favor.

Hardik showcased his intent from the get-go, smashing a blistering 46 runs off just 24 balls, including three fours and three sixes, to propel MI towards a huge total of 258.

Watch: Pandya smashes Kuldeep Yadav

His standout performance came during the ninth over, facing off against Kuldeep Yadav. Despite being relatively new to the crease, Hardik took on Kuldeep with sheer determination, unleashing a flurry of boundaries.

With precision and power, Hardik dispatched Kuldeep for three consecutive fours, showcasing his dominance. 

Even a well-placed fielder couldn't halt his assault as Hardik’s relentless hitting left spectators in awe. He capped off the over with a massive six, reaffirming his ability with the bat in hand.

Hardik's heroics with the bat contrasted sharply with his bowling performance earlier in the match. 

Conceding 41 runs in just 2 overs, he faced criticism on social media platforms. MI's bowling attack struggled against DC's onslaught, allowing them to register their highest IPL total.

Despite Hardik Pandya's exemplary performance, MI fell short in their chase by 10 runs. Despite the commendable efforts of Tilak Varma and Tim David, MI suffered their sixth loss in nine games, making their road to the playoffs more challenging from hereon.

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