New Delhi: Mumbai fans who watched Sunday night's match at Wankhede Stadium had come with a lot of expectations, but in the end they were disappointed again. Mumbai Indians lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 18 runs. The target was 241 runs, but the team could reach only 222/5. Mumbai Indians' troubles have increased with their third subsequent defeat.
Why did you lose, plane though the score was close?
Mumbai team remained overdue for most of the match. From the very beginning, he was trying to reservation the run rate. A lot of runs were lost in bowling and wickets kept falling in batting also. Rutherford's last innings definitely made the match a little exciting, but by then it was too late.
What did Hardik Pandya say – the team is 'running behind'?
After the match, Hardik Pandya unmistakably said, "In the last few matches, whether bowling or batting, we are constantly playing catch-up. We are never worldly-wise to take the lead." According to him, neither the batsmen are worldly-wise to do well nor the bowlers are worldly-wise to show the whet that is required. The tutorage said that now the team will have to sit lanugo and think seriously well-nigh where the mistakes are stuff made and how to correct them.
The Miracle of Sherfane Rutherford – The Single Positive Side
There was one good thing in this defeat and that was Sherfane Rutherford's stormy innings. Unbeaten 71 runs on 31 balls, which included nine sixes. He fought till the end and kept the team hopeful. Hardik moreover praised him and said that a player like Rutherford gives strength to the team. His form may be useful in future.
Why are we not winning plane without winning the toss?
Hardik admitted that the match is not won just by winning the toss. He said, "The toss is just the beginning. We have to rework our strategy. Be it batting or bowling, there is a need to modernize in every department. Only then will the results change."
What's the rencontre ahead?
Now Mumbai Indians' next match is versus Punjab Kings, who have been unbeaten so far this season. Hardik said that the next few days are very important for the team. Every option will be considered – whether it is a transpiration in playing eleven or strategy. The team has lost its rhythm and needs to get it when as soon as possible.
Overall, five-time champions Mumbai Indians are a bit shaky at the moment. Hardik Pandya and the team management will have to take some touchable steps soon, otherwise the journey to the play-offs may be difficult. Fans are definitely hopeful that the old Mumbai will be seen soon.
