NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya admitted his facet was “looking for solutions” after one more heavy defeat — a seven-wicket hammering by the hands of Punjab Kings — because the five-time champions slumped to their fourth loss in 5 matches and remained at ninth within the IPL 2026 factors desk.Regardless of a commanding unbeaten 112 from Quinton de Kock powering MI to 195/6, PBKS made gentle work of the chase, reaching 198/3 in simply 16.3 overs to increase their unbeaten run and transfer to the highest of the standings with 9 factors.‘We have to return on the drafting board’Talking after the defeat, Pandya didn’t cover his frustration as MI’s struggles deepened.“To be very sincere, I don’t have a lot to say proper now. I feel we actually want to return on the drafting board and see the place we’re missing. Is it people? Is it as a gaggle? Is it planning? We’ll simply determine it out and see what we will do subsequent,” he stated.The MI skipper additionally hinted at potential modifications within the coming video games, stressing accountability inside the group.“No, I feel we have to see, do we have to make some troublesome calls or do we have to maintain persevering with and hope that we’ll flip issues round. These are some harsh questions which finally we have to reply and yeah, possession must be taken.”Pandya additional conceded that PBKS had been superior in all departments.“I feel we have to give credit score to them as nicely… they only outbeat us. They bowled higher, they batted higher, they fielded higher positively,” he added.Punjab Kings’ calm dominance continuesPunjab captain Shreyas Iyer praised his facet’s composed method and execution.“Actually assured and optimistic the best way we’ve been enjoying. Additionally we’ve our heads on our shoulder. I’m glad that immediately we got here out and acquired that victory,” Iyer stated.He additionally highlighted the rise of opener Prabhsimran Singh, who struck a match-winning unbeaten 80 off 39 balls.“He has actually raised up his bar… this yr he has been extra mature, match by match he’s getting extra mature,” Iyer added.Prabhsimran credited his calm mindset for the scientific end, particularly after a gradual begin.“I used to be simply believing in myself… I assumed if I take a bit of longer, I will play higher. So I saved believing in myself,” he stated.