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Hardik Pandya took full responsibility of defeat: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has taken full responsibility of defeat against Lucknow Super Giants. Hardik Pandya has admitted that the Mumbai team lost as a batting unit, but he was at the crease till the end. Because of this, he has also blamed himself for the defeat. This is Mumbai’s third defeat this season. Mumbai has won only one match at home ground and lost three matches out of the house.
Mumbai Indians lost the match by 12 runs.
Mumbai needed 29 runs to win in the final 2 overs, but scored only 7 runs in the 19th over. During this, Tilak Verma also had to return after retiring. Hardik Pandya started the 20th over with a six and took 2 runs on the next ball, but the next four balls scored just 1 run and the team lost the match by 12 runs. Hardik Pandya also took five wickets in this match, but it was of no use.
I try to understand the wicket: Hardik Pandya
At the award distribution ceremony after the match, Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment, saying, “It is disappointing to lose honestly.” We gave 10–15 runs for that wicket. I have always enjoyed my bowling. I don’t think I have more options. I try to understand the wicket and choose some smart options. “I am not trying to take a wicket, but trying to throw a dot ball and the batsman plays at his risk.”
Hardik Pandya took full responsibility for defeat
Hardik Pandya explained the reasons for the defeat of this match and also took responsibility for the defeat and said, ‘I think we lagged behind as a batting unit. We win as a team. We lose as a team. I do not want to blame anyone. The entire batting unit will have to take responsibility. I take full responsibility for the defeat.
Captain Hardik Pandya gave further instructions to the team and said, ‘Be smart in bowling. Take advantage of opportunities in batting. Play simple cricket with little aggression. Because this is a long tournament, after some win we can come into rhythm. ‘