Following Mumbai Indians’ 12-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede Stadium on April 7, 2025, captain Hardik Pandya addressed the media regarding the team’s batting order adjustments. He explained that the return of Rohit Sharma to the lineup necessitated strategic changes, stating, “Once Rohit was back, we had to reshuffle things.”
In the previous match, Naman Dhir had made a significant impact by scoring 46 runs off 24 balls while batting at number three. However, against RCB, Dhir was moved to the number seven position. Pandya acknowledged the challenges of such adjustments but emphasized the importance of accommodating key players like Rohit Sharma.
The match saw RCB set a formidable target of 222 runs, with notable contributions from Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma. In response, Mumbai Indians’ chase was bolstered by a partnership between Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. Despite their efforts, the team fell short, leading to their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
This loss places Mumbai Indians ninth in the 10-team league, highlighting the need for the team to reassess and strategize for upcoming matches.
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