In a riveting encounter at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched a 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI), marking their first win at this venue in a decade. The match was highlighted by Krunal Pandya‘s exceptional bowling performance, which played a pivotal role in RCB’s triumph and left his brother, MI’s captain Hardik Pandya, in a bittersweet position.

RCB’s batting brilliance sets a formidable target

Batting first, RCB posted an imposing total of 221 runs. The innings was bolstered by significant contributions from Virat Kohli, who scored 67 runs, and captain Rajat Patidar, who added 64 runs to the tally. Their partnership laid a solid foundation, enabling RCB to set a challenging target for the home team. �?/p>

Krunal Pandya’s bowling masterclass

As MI embarked on their chase, Krunal emerged as the linchpin in RCB’s bowling attack. With MI needing 19 runs from the final over, Krunal showcased nerves of steel. He dismissed Mitchell Santner and Deepak Chahar with the first two deliveries and later took the wicket of Naman Dhir, effectively sealing the game for RCB. Krunal concluded his spell with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 45 runs.

Krunal Pandya’s reflections on facing Hardik Pandya

The match was particularly poignant for the Pandya siblings, facing each other on opposing teams. Post-match, Krunal expressed mixed emotions about the situation.�?/p>

�?em>The bond that we have, at the end of the day, we knew only one (Pandya) would win. But the love and affection we have for each other is very natural. He batted well. We won, and I also wanted to win, he also wanted to win. I feel for him. When I came on to bowl, when Santner was batting, the leg-side was shorter. The amount of games I have played in the last ten years, whatever experience I had, it had to come in, right.�?Krunal said in post-match presentation �?/p>

He acknowledged the emotional complexity of competing against his brother but emphasized their mutual respect and understanding.�?/p>

Captain Rajat Patidar commends Krunal’s composure

RCB’s skipper, Patidar, lauded Krunal’s performance, highlighting his bravery and execution under pressure saying, “It wasn’t easy and the way that he bowled was amazing. The way he showed courage was fantastic.” Patidar’s words underscored the significance of Krunal’s contribution to the team’s success.�?/p>

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Krunal’s journey to RCB

Krunal’s association with RCB began during the IPL 2025 mega auction, where he was acquired for �?.75 crores. His addition was aimed at strengthening RCB’s all-round capabilities, a strategy that evidently paid dividends in this crucial match.

Prior to the IPL season, Krunal showcased his form in domestic tournaments. Notably, he led DY Patil Red to the final in the DY Patil T20 tournament, delivering both with the bat and ball. His leadership and performance were instrumental in the team’s success, signalling his readiness for the IPL challenges.

This victory propels RCB into a favourable position early in the season, with three wins out of four matches, reflecting a team in good headspace. Conversely, MI face challenges, having suffered their fourth loss in five matches. Hardik and his squad will need to regroup and strategize to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming fixtures.�?/p>

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In a dramatic twist at the Wankhede Stadium in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians�?Hardik Pandya produced a momentum-shifting over that derailed Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings. Bowling the 15th over, Pandya first sent back Virat Kohli, who had anchored the innings with a fine 67, and followed it up by removing the dangerous Liam Livingstone for a duck just two balls later.

Virat Kohli falls to Hardik Pandya after a stellar knock

Hardik’s breakthrough came at a crucial time, with Kohli well set on 67 off 42 balls. Hardik bowled a back-of-a-length delivery wide outside off, which Kohli attempted to pull across the line towards deep midwicket. Walking across the stumps in search of placement behind square, Kohli misjudged the bounce and pace, resulting in a mistimed shot. The ball went high but lacked distance, and Naman Dhir made no mistake at the boundary, completing the catch. The dismissal ended Kohli’s authoritative knock, which included 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate nearing 160. This was the second time Pandya had dismissed Kohli in T20s, continuing their evolving on-field rivalry. Kohli’s wicket was pivotal, as it broke the momentum and created an opening for MI to claw their way back.

Here’s the video:

Captain gets Virat 💯#IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ifX9jZ2Dbe

— Aman (@Amanriz78249871) April 7, 2025

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Liam Livingstone perishes without scoring as Hardik strikes again

Two balls after removing Kohli, Hardik dealt another blow to RCB by dismissing Livingstone for a duck. The Englishman, known for his aggressive approach against spin and pace alike, was greeted with a back-of-a-length delivery wide outside off. Attempting to improvise a scoop behind square, Livingstone completely mistimed the shot, possibly getting a faint touch off the helmet. The awkward loft went straight up in the air, and Jasprit Bumrah, positioned smartly at short third, made an easy catch look simpler. The risky shot selection exposed Livingstone’s impatience and MI capitalized on it perfectly. Hardik’s clever variation and execution turned the pressure back on RCB, and Livingstone’s early departure ensured MI avoided another late-innings assault from a known power-hitter.

RCB dominate first half as Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar shine at Wankhede

RCB showcased their batting might by posting a formidable 221/5 against MI. RCB lost Phil Salt early to Trent Boult, but Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stitched together a counter-attacking partnership, pushing the run rate skyward. Kohli’s fluent 67 off 42 balls, laced with eight boundaries and two sixes, laid a strong foundation for the innings.

Following Padikkal’s dismissal for a rapid 37, Rajat Patidar took charge. The RCB skipper smashed a blistering 64 off just 32 deliveries, bringing aggression and momentum in the middle overs. Despite a rare failure from Livingstone, who was dismissed for a duck, Jitesh Sharma finished strongly with a quickfire unbeaten 40 off 19 balls. RCB’s late flourish ensured they crossed the 220-run mark, setting a steep target of 222 for Mumbai.

Among MI’s bowlers, Hardik and Boult claimed two wickets each, though at a heavy cost. Jasprit Bumrah was the most economical, conceding just 29 in his four overs without a wicket. The rest of the bowling attack leaked runs, with Deepak Chahar and Mitchell Santner also failing to make breakthroughs.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) is no stranger to dramatic moments, but Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) decision to retire out Tilak Varma during their match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 has sparked widespread debate.

Tilak’s departure in the penultimate over of the high-stakes chase left fans and analysts questioning the rationale behind this rare and controversial move. Both Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have since provided explanations for this tactical decision, shedding light on the thought process behind it.

Tilak Varma’s retired out: A rare occurrence in IPL history

Tilak became only the fourth player in IPL history to be retired out, a move that is still relatively uncommon in professional cricket. The decision came during Mumbai Indians’ chase of a daunting 204-run target set by Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Tilak was batting on 25 off 23 balls when he was retired out with just seven balls remaining in the match. Despite his selfless exit, MI fell short by 12 runs, leaving many to wonder whether the gamble was worth it.

Batting at 25 off 23 in the run chase, #TilakVarma retired himself out to make way for Mitchell Santner! 🤯

Only the 4th time a batter has retired out in the IPL!

Watch LIVE action �?http://t.co/nH2UGjQY0t #IPLonJioStar 👉 #LSGvMI, LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1�?pic.twitter.com/NJ0C0F8MvL

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 4, 2025

Tilak’s struggles at the crease

Tilak entered the game as an Impact Player at a critical juncture, with MI positioned well at 86 for 3 in 8.1 overs. He formed a solid fourth-wicket partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, adding 66 runs off 48 balls. However, while Suryakumar batted fluently, scoring 46 off 30 balls, Tilak struggled to find his rhythm, managing just 17 runs off 18 deliveries during their stand.

After Suryakumar’s dismissal, MI needed 52 runs from the final 23 balls. Tilak scored eight runs off his last five balls but failed to accelerate effectively. His inability to find boundaries or rotate strike consistently led to mounting pressure on the team as they approached the final overs.

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Mahela Jayawardene’s perspective on the tactical call

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that he was the architect behind the decision to retire out Tilak. Speaking after the match in the press conference, Jayawardene explained that while Tilak had spent significant time at the crease and was expected to find his rhythm, he continued to struggle with timing and acceleration. With just seven balls remaining and MI needing quick runs, Jayawardene felt it was necessary to bring in a fresh player who could potentially hit big shots under pressure.

“He just wanted to get going but he couldn’t. I waited till the last few overs hoping that he would find his rhythm because he had spent some time there. But I just felt that at the end, I needed someone fresh to go, and he was struggling. These things happen in cricket; not nice to take him out but I had to do that—it was a tactical decision at that point” Jayawardene stated.

Hardik Pandya’s support for the decision

Captain Pandya echoed Jayawardene’s sentiments during his post-match comments. He described Tilak’s struggles as “one of those days” when a player tries hard but fails to deliver under pressure. Hardik emphasized that the decision was “obvious” given MI’s dire need for quick runs in the final moments of the chase.

“We needed some hits, and he was not able to get them. Sometimes in cricket one of those days comes when you really want to try but it does not happen. The decision speaks for itself why we did it,” Pandya remarked.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-scoring contest of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Despite a valiant effort from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, MI fell short in their chase of 204.

LSG posts a competitive total

Asked to bat first, LSG rode on a powerful start from Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. Marsh blazed his way to 60 off 31 balls, smashing nine fours and two sixes, while Markram contributed 53 off 38 with four sixes. Their 91-run stand set the tone for a big total.

Middle-order contributions from Ayush Badoni (30 off 19) and David Miller (27 off 14) helped LSG post 203/8 despite Mumbai’s Hardik Pandya wreaking havoc with the ball, claiming an impressive 5/36 in his four overs. Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar and Vignesh Puthur chipped in with a wicket each, but LSG’s batters kept the scoreboard ticking.

MI falters in chase despite Surya-Hardik effort

Chasing 204, Mumbai suffered early blows as openers Will Jacks (5) and Ryan Rickelton (10) departed cheaply. However, Naman Dhir played an explosive 46 off 24 balls, smashing four fours and three sixes, to keep MI in the hunt.

Suryakumar Yadav then anchored the innings with a brilliant 67 off 43, striking nine boundaries and a six. But with wickets tumbling around him, the pressure mounted. Pandya, known for his finishing prowess, attempted to take MI over the line with a quick 28 off 16, but he failed to take his team over the finish line.

LSG’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Digvesh Singh (1/21), Avesh Khan (1/40), Shardul Thakur (1/40), and Akash Deep (1/46), kept MI in check, eventually restricting them to 191/5 in their 20 overs.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Mumbai Indians can only find a way to lose a match like this. Hardik Pandya bowled well but struggled at batting. #LSGvsMI

— Dr. Kamal Suryom 🇮🇳 (@K_Suryom) April 4, 2025

Hardik pandya tried his best😬#LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/R5dnWerafJ

— Govind Kumawat!🇮🇳 (@sudoofficial) April 4, 2025

Total Calculation error from Hardik Pandya.

— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) April 4, 2025

FEEL FOR HARDIK PANDYA…!!!

– 5 wickets with ball
– 28*(16) with bat

But team lost an away game in IPL 2025. #MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/H72UJgKfMA

— Khiladi Vicky�?MAHI (@khiladivicky__) April 4, 2025

Let's laugh on over confidence ki dukan Hardik Pandya 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) April 4, 2025

What a match 🔥🔥

– LSG defeated MI by 12 runs 🏏👊#cricket #LSGvsMI #RishabhPant #ipl2025 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/WTqdMThmVf

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 4, 2025

Hardik Pandya is Dhoni, in his own mind 🙂

— Amit Behere (@_amitbehere) April 4, 2025

Hardik Pandya can't win it #LSGvMI

— Jayadev Nair (@JayadevNair29) April 4, 2025

Shame on Mumbai Indians Team management for calling back Tilak Verma tonight. Shame on Hardik Pandya. Incompetent Captain. #Mumbailndians #MIvsLSG #LSGvsMI #IPL2025

— devashish (@devashish_X) April 4, 2025

Artificial hardik pandya pic.twitter.com/alEERjKG79

— Aheen A (@AheenMaxi) April 4, 2025

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Mumbai Indians (MI) fans were left disappointed as their star opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Reason behind Rohit Sharma’s absence

At the toss, MI skipper Hardik Pandya confirmed that Rohit suffered a knee injury during a practice session and was declared unfit for the match. The decision to rest Rohit appears to be precautionary, as the extent of his injury has not been disclosed by the team management.

“We are gonna bowl first. Looks like a fresh wicket. Not sure how it is going to play. Looks a decent track. Dew might come in later. Thought better to chase,” said Hardik after winning the toss.

“Rohit was hit on the knee during practice. He is missing out,” the MI skipper added.

Rohit’s absence comes at a critical juncture for MI, who have struggled with consistency this season, winning only one of their first three matches. The five-time IPL champions are currently sixth on the points table and were banking on Rohit to bounce back from his poor form. The veteran batter has had a rough start to IPL 2025, with scores of 0, 8, and 13 in his previous outings.

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LSG vs MI: Playing XI of both teams

Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan

Mumbai Indians: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Trent Boult

Impact substitutes

MI: Tilak Varma, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju, Karn Sharma

LSG: Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Singh.

Also READ: LSG faces backlash over absence at post-match presentation after loss against PBKS in IPL 2025

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British singer and television personality Jasmin Walia is once again making headlines—this time for a sharp response to a troll amid ongoing rumours linking her with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. Known for her striking social media presence and global music collaborations, Jasmin has recently attracted attention not just for her talent, but also for her alleged relationship with the Mumbai Indians captain.

Dating rumours intensify after MI bus sighting

Speculation surrounding Jasmin and Hardik’s relationship has been circulating for months, with fans noting the cricketer’s name frequently appearing in the comments of her posts. The buzz intensified after Jasmin was spotted on the Mumbai Indians team bus during their recent IPL 2025 match, fuelling further speculation that the duo may indeed be more than just friends. Fans have taken this appearance as an unofficial confirmation of the rumoured romance, although neither party has addressed the matter publicly.

Jasmin’s response to online troll

Amid the ongoing chatter, Jasmin took to her social media on Thursday evening and posted a video where she was seen applying makeup. The post, showcasing her natural beauty even in a minimal makeup look, drew plenty of admiration from her followers. However, one troll attempted to undermine her by commenting, “Do you do anything else besides this?�?/em>—a remark targeting her appearance-focused content.