"Hardik Pandya leave captaincy" - Twitter reacts as RR's Riyan Parag, Trent Boult hand MI their 3rd consecutive defeat

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosted the 14th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) between the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday, April 1.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and as expected elected to bowl first in the match. They made one notable change to their bowling unit as Sandeep Sharma, who was unfit, made the way for Nandre Burger in the playing XI.

The decision to have a go with the ball turned out to be excellent for the visiting team as the star left-arm pacer Trent Boult made the Mumbai batters dance to his tunes. Trent Boult dismissed Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir for golden ducks on the 5th and 6th ball of the first over of the innings.

MI were forced to bring in Dewald Brevis ahead of the second over as an impact player. Nandre Burger came to bowl the second over and he bowled some brilliant lines and lengths but wasn’t able to pick any wickets. Then, Trent Boult came again and dismissed Brevis for a golden duck in the third over while Ishan Kishan was cleaned up by Burger for 16 in the 4th over.

The MI captain Hardik Pandya had to come out to bat early and he had a huge responsibility on his shoulders. Pandya didn’t disappoint as he decided to play counterattack innings and took the RR bowlers to the cleaners. His partnership of 56 runs in 36 balls with Tilak Varma helped Mumbai Indians (MI) stage a comeback in the game.

That was when RR skipper Sanju Samson introduced his best bowler Yuzvendra Chahal into the attack and the latter repaid the faith of his skipper by sending back Hardik Pandya to the dugout for 34 runs in the 10th over.

After that, nothing went in MI’s favor as they lost wickets at regular intervals and were restricted to 125/9. The only two batters to score more than 20 runs for MI were Hardik Pandya (34) and Tilak Varma (32). For the visiting team, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal picked up three wickets whereas Nandre Burger and Avesh Khan shared three wickets between them.

During the run-chase, the Wankhede crowd was fully charged up and they were behind their team. Kwena Maphaka took Mumbai Indians off to a flyer by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over itself.

Also, Jasprit Bumrah was handed the new ball in the match but he wasn’t able to do much as Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson played cautiously against him. As other bowlers were unable to get wickets, Akash Madhwal finally got the breakthrough for his team by dismissing Sanju Samson in the 5th over. He followed it up with the wickets of Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin.

In the end, Riyan Parag batted brilliantly and continued his red-hot form to steer his side to an amazing 6-wicket win. Parag smashed 54 runs off 39 balls, with 5 fours and 3 sixes, and helped Rajasthan Royals hand Mumbai Indians their third consecutive loss in IPL 2024.

Fans On X React To MI vs RR IPL 2024 Clash

Rajasthan looked a bit sluggish in their chase bar Riyan Parag
And why did Hardik Pandya not bowl at all today? Hope he’s fully fit #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R<!---->R

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Not sure about Hardik Pandya, but as much as I know Rohit Sharma’s Character, he will be more worried about the hate Hardik is getting than Hardik himself.

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— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

People who are enjoying and applauding this treatment of the crowd towards @<!---->h<!---->a<!---->r<!---->d<!---->i<!---->k<!---->p<!---->a<!---->n<!---->d<!---->y<!---->a<!---->7 is unacceptable. The crowd behaviour is unacceptable. Remember it’s just a game! And he is an Indian player. Not that any behaviour towards other players are welcome.

— shaziya abbas (@abbas_shaz) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Very impressive from Riyan Parag, showing great maturity in his new role at 4. #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

. @<!---->P<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->g<!---->R<!---->i<!---->y<!---->a<!---->n seals the victory for RR in style! Both teams continue their streak. @<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->r<!---->o<!---->y<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s – the winning streak, and @<!---->m<!---->i<!---->p<!---->a<!---->l<!---->t<!---->a<!---->n – the losing streak! Mumbai needs to get their act together before it's too late! #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->s<!---->M<!---->I #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4 #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->o<!---->n<!---->J<!---->i<!---->o<!---->C<!---->i<!---->n<!---->e<!---->m<!---->a

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Not easy to come to Wankhede and dominate MI from the word go. RR looks such a strong outfit. Their bowling has all the bases covered, and batting also gets the job done. And to think Jaiswal & Buttler are yet to come to party! MI have their task cut out. #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4 p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->G<!---->Q<!---->y<!---->A<!---->8<!---->K<!---->k<!---->Q<!---->o<!---->M

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Mumbai ke mushkil wicket pe, young R Parag aur R Ashwin ki 35 balls pe 40 runs ki saajhedari game changer sabit ho sakti hai. #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

There’s no stopping of this man. Parag brother what you’ve become.

— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik Ki Haar Ki Hattrick….@<!---->m<!---->i<!---->p<!---->a<!---->l<!---->t<!---->a<!---->n

— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

FairPlay to @<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->r<!---->o<!---->y<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s management kept the faith with Parag secured him his slot & now he repaying what his potential always promised #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

— John Wright (@johnwright15) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Superb batting by Riyan Parag. Technically sound, calm, composed, full of purpose, holding the innings together on a pitch that offered substantial help to bowlers.

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Very soon Riyan Parag should play for India. Kudos to @<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->r<!---->o<!---->y<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s for backing him. He is in some other zone this year

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Repeat with me.

Sanju is the best captain choice for T20 World Cup. #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik Pandya without the brain of Ashish Nehra is just like Prabhas without SS Rajamouli 😂😭 p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->b<!---->L<!---->3<!---->2<!---->8<!---->W<!---->b<!---->u<!---->Q<!---->2

— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik Pandya as #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L captain (first three matches)
for GT – W W W
for MI – L L L#<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->M<!---->I#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

What a shottttt, @<!---->P<!---->a<!---->r<!---->a<!---->g<!---->R<!---->i<!---->y<!---->a<!---->n! A brilliant mature knock. Well played. So happy to see this consistency. 💪🏼💙#<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->s<!---->M<!---->I

— Jaanvi🏏 (@that_shutterbug) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Mighty impressed with Riyan Parag's maturity as a middle order batsman. Two back to back match-winning performances for @<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->r<!---->o<!---->y<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s
Just as I said before, Riyan Parag seems more confident and determined in his role. 👐👌👏👏 #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4 #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R<!---->R

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Very soon Riyan Parag should play for India. Kudos to @<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->r<!---->o<!---->y<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s for backing him. He is in some other zone this year

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Repeat with me.

Sanju is the best captain choice for T20 World Cup. #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik Pandya without the brain of Ashish Nehra is just like Prabhas without SS Rajamouli 😂😭 p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->b<!---->L<!---->3<!---->2<!---->8<!---->W<!---->b<!---->u<!---->Q<!---->2

— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik Pandya as #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L captain (first three matches)
for GT – W W W
for MI – L L L#<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->R<!---->R #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->M<!---->I#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik Pandya is a good finisher for Mumbai Indians because bro is trying to finish the entire reputation of Mumbai Indians…

— Hrithik 🕸 (@Ri_tweets_) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

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— Pra__x (@Proxy1098) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

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— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Hardik’s fans vs Rohit’s fans after 3 consecutive losses. #<!---->M<!---->I<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R<!---->R p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->i<!---->1<!---->8<!---->g<!---->f<!---->l<!---->F<!---->e<!---->Y<!---->U

— Chandler! 🇮🇳 (@TheRainPoet) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

Parag has finally arrived and how. 🔥🔥

— ∆ 🏏 (@CaughtAtGully) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4

I just feel so bad for hardik rn 😭

— m. (@luckfuckimrich) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->1<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4