New Delhi: It has been a case of ‘so close to, but to date’ for Mumbai Indians (MI) who suffered their fourth loss in 5 IPL 2025 matches following a defeat in opposition to RCB on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. RCB recorded their first win on the Wankhede in 10 years.
MI captain Hardik Pandya was left emotional following the shut loss by 12 runs, which resulted in his group dropping right down to the eighth spot on the factors desk. Hardik’s brother and RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya was seen consoling him following the defeat with the duo seen sharing a protracted hug earlier than the post-match presentation. The brothers have been later seen interacting on the bottom.

“We knew just one (Pandya) would win. However the love and affection now we have for one another could be very pure. He batted effectively. We each needed to win. I really feel for him,” stated Krunal through the post-match interplay.
Apparently, Krunal delivered the ultimate nail in his former group’s coffin, defending 19 runs off the ultimate over. The all-rounder accounted for the dismissals of Mitchell Santner and Deepak Chahar off the primary two deliveries, sustaining a good line and size off the remaining deliveries as effectively. Hardik was seen smiling initially through the ultimate over. Nonetheless, he quickly appeared shocked because the momentum of the match turned steadily in RCB’s favour.

“We fell quick by two hits, do not know what to say. It got here right down to execution,” acknowledged Hardik.
Each the Pandya brothers emerged as star performers, making their presence felt. Hardik chipped in with a 15-ball 42, accounting for 2 dismissals as effectively. Krunal broke the spine of the MI chase, choosing 4 wickets. MI will look to make amends after struggling their second straight loss by the identical margin of runs.