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'We Are In It Together': MI's Post For Captain Hardik Pandya Goes Viral
Last Updated: Hardik Pandya led the Mumbai Indians in 15 matches of IPL 2025 and won nine of them. He finished the season with 224 runs and 14 wickets. Mumbai Indians' campaign in the ongoing 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) came to an end on Sunday (June 1). The Mumbai-based franchise suffered a heartbreaking defeat by five wickets against Punjab Kings in the second qualifier match played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. MI, after being invited to bat first by PBKS, posted a total of 203 runs on the board for the loss of six wickets, but the Shreyas Iyer-led side rode on his unbeaten 87-run knock to chase down the 204-run target in 19 overs for the loss of five wickets. The win over MI helped PBKS book a place in the IPL 2025 final, where they will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (June 3). A day after MI's hopes of winning their sixth IPL title ended, the franchise took to X to share a post for captain Hardik Pandya, who faced criticism from certain sections of fans for his ordinary performances in this year's IPL. In a tweet for Hardik, which is now going viral on the internet, MI wrote, 'MI's proud of you and the grit the team showed throughout the season. Through wins and through losses, we are in it together, HP." MI's proud of you and the grit the team showed throughout the season. Through wins and through losses, we are in it together, HP 💙 #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 2, 2025 In the 2025 edition of the IPL, Hardik led MI in 15 matches and won nine of them. He, however, failed to do much with the bat and ball and finished the season with 224 runs and 14 wickets. MI fans and team management had high expectations from Hardik in the second qualifier match against Punjab Kings, but he could only manage to score 15 runs from 13 balls after coming out to bat at No. 5 and conceded 19 runs in his quota of two overs. On the other hand, PBKS captain Iyer scored an unbeaten 87 runs from 41 balls with the help of five fours and eight sixes. Iyer's super show with the bat helped PBKS qualify for the IPL final after 11 years and also become the first team in the world to chase down a total of more than 200 runs against the Mumbai Indians in T20s. The 30-year-old right-handed batter also became the first captain in the world to qualify for the IPL final with three different teams. If PBKS manage to get the better of RCB on Tuesday, then he will become the first captain to win IPL titles with two different teams. First Published:
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6 days ago
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Bumrah's Hillarious Take As Boult Imitates Santer: 'Stick To Fast Bowling...'
Last Updated: Jasprit Bumrah commented on Trent Boult amusing Mumbai Indians teammates by imitating Mitchell Santner's bowling action. New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult amused his Mumbai Indians (MI) teammates during a light-hearted moment at MI's training session by attempting to imitate fellow Kiwi Mitchell Santner's bowling action. The result, though, was a wildly inaccurate delivery that drew a witty comment from Jasprit Bumrah. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate Boulty's imitation of Mitch? 😎⚡ #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 28, 2025 The MI squad are preparing for their crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against the Gujarat Titans, which will be played on May 30 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Boult's comic impersonation added a sense of fun to the intense session, highlighting the team's strong bond and relaxed atmosphere. Boult is a significant member of the Mumbai Indians family, representing them in the IPL, SA20 (for MI Cape Town), ILT20 (for MI Emirates) and MLC ( for MI New York). On the other hand, Mitchell Santner has been part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) family for a long time, playing for CSK in IPL and Texas Super Kings in MLC (Major League Cricket). Boult, renowned for his lethal swing, rejoined MI this season after being picked up for INR 12.5 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. His partnership with Bumrah, which was a cornerstone of MI's 2020 title triumph, has been rekindled in the 2025 campaign, continuing to be one of the team's major strengths both on and off the field. Trent Boult is the third leading wicket-taker of IPL 2025, claiming 19 wickets at an economy of 8.5, while Mitchell Santner has taken 9 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 7.9. Boult is also the leading wicket-taker in the playoffs among all bowlers who are part of the IPL 2025 playoffs. In IPL playoffs, Boult has 16 wickets from 11 matches. First Published:
India.com
27-05-2025
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WATCH: Rohit Sharma copies Shreyas Iyer's walking style after clash against Punjab Kings
Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma. New Delhi: Following their IPL 2025 match against the Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma playfully mimicked teammate Shreyas Iyer's walking style. A video of this lighthearted interaction was posted by the Mumbai Indians on social media. #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #PBKSvMI — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 27, 2025 Punjab's disciplined bowling limited the five-time champions to 184/7. Arya (63) and Inglis (73) then led Punjab to victory, achieving a 109-run partnership and securing a win with nine balls remaining. Captain Iyer hit the winning runs. Regardless of the outcome of the final league match, Punjab is guaranteed a top-two finish. Following the game, Iyer praised both the support staff for their excellent player management throughout the tournament and the players themselves for their consistent ability to overcome challenging situations. 'Every individual stepped up at the right time. Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We've had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too. Ricky has been fantastic with player management, it's important for me to get trust too. That happened with the wins early on. Had conversations with them too. You have to maintain good relationships throughout. I feel the dressing room has been top notch throughout.' Punjab Kings are projected to play either Gujarat Titans or Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming qualifying matches.
India Today
21-05-2025
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Watch: Nita Ambani's No. 6 celebration goes viral after MI reach IPL 2025 playoffs
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani was visibly elated after the five-time champions secured their spot in the IPL 2025 play-offs with a commanding 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, 21 May. The win, on a sluggish surface, took MI to 16 points - enough to seal their place as the fourth and final team in the television cameras panned towards the owners' dugout, Nita Ambani was seen holding up six fingers, a clear message to the world - Mumbai are eyeing a record-extending sixth IPL title. Currently tied with Chennai Super Kings on five championships each, a title win this season would put MI in a league of their own. IPL 2025, MI vs DC HighlightsNita Ambani, along with her son Aakash Ambani, celebrated the crucial win with the team. She also joined the players for a victory lap around the stadium after MI's final home game of the season. Rohit Sharma led the lap of honour, delighting fans by hitting signed tennis balls into the stands - a gesture that has become a crowd favourite at the Wankhede.#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvDC Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 21, 2025advertisement Despite forecasts of heavy rain, the weather held firm throughout the match. Fittingly for MI, showers began only after the final delivery had been bowled, allowing the celebrations to unfold victory capped another signature MI turnaround. After a dismal start to the season - losing four of their first five matches - the five-time champions bounced back in style, winning seven of their next eight to surge into the Wednesday, MI delivered a clinical performance with both bat and ball. On a pitch that made stroke play difficult, they were precariously placed at 132 for 5 at the end of the 18th over. But a late assault from Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir - who took Dushmantha Chameera and Mukesh Kumar to the cleaners - produced 48 runs in the final two overs, lifting the total to a formidable proved more than enough on a pitch that offered turn and uneven bounce. Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar struck early with the new ball before Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah dismantled the Capitals' middle and lower order. Santner, in particular, was outstanding, claiming 3 for 11 in a spell that choked the chase. Delhi were bowled out for just 121 in 18.2 Indians will face Punjab Kings in their final league match in Jaipur on Monday, 26 May. With the race for the top two spots still open, MI will be hoping for favourable results elsewhere to give themselves the best possible route through the updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
17-05-2025
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Watch: Rahul Dravid's humorous message to Rohit Sharma for Wankhede stand honour
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid shared a light-hearted message while congratulating Rohit Sharma after a stand at the Wankhede Stadium was named in honour of the former Mumbai Indians captain. The stand was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony attended by Rohit's family, Mumbai Indians teammates, and other Dravid's message to RO got us like...P.S. The humour at the start & end #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #RohitSharmaStand | @ImRo45 | @rajasthanroyals Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 17, 2025advertisement"Hey Rohit. Guess you hit so many sixes into those stands that they had to name one after you! But, congratulations. I'm sure as a young boy going into the iconic Wankhede Stadium-truly one of the great stadiums in the world-you would have loved to play there, and hoped to deliver some great performances, which you have done. I'm not sure you dreamt of having a stand named after you, but now that you do, it's a fitting reward for your contribution to both Mumbai and Indian cricket," Dravid said in a video shared by Mumbai Indians on their X handle."It's truly well deserved - congratulations! I hope it was a great day with family and friends. Looking forward to seeing a lot more sixes into the Rohit Sharma Stand in all the games that you play. And when I'm short on tickets in Mumbai - now that you have a stand - I know who to contact," Dravid Sharma thanked his parents in an emotionally charged message before escorting them to the stage to unveil the stand that now bears his name in bold that moment, Rohit wasn't the star cricketer, but a grateful son acknowledging the sacrifices his parents had made to help him pursue his dream."It's going to be even more special, to have my family here-parents, brother, wife. I am grateful and thankful for whatever they have sacrificed for me," Rohit said during the ceremony organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association."I had never dreamt of what was going to happen today. You try to achieve a lot of milestones, but something like this is really special, because Wankhede is an iconic stadium and so many memories have been made here," he 38-year-old then stood beside his parents as they, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, pressed a switch that unveiled the 'Rohit Sharma Stand', accompanied by colourful fireworks and a shower of Rohit's wife, stood by his side, smiling as she took in the proud moment. Apart from Rohit, former India captain Ajit Wadekar and former BCCI president Sharad Pawar were also honoured with stands named after them.
