Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs. 12 lakh as Mumbai Indians were found to have breached the IPL Code of Conduct against PBKS.
“On Thursday, Captain Hardik Pandya faced consequences as Mumbai Indians were penalized for violating the IPL Code of Conduct. Following a slow over rate against Punjab Kings in an IPL 2024 match in Mullanpur, the MI captain was fined ₹12 lakh.
“Mumbai Indians’ skipper, Hardik Pandya, has been fined for a slow over rate in the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on April 18. The announcement was made by the BCCI following the PBKS vs MI game.”
Mumbai Indians (MI) committed their first overrate offense this season in the IPL, leading to a penalty of ₹12 lakhs for player Pandya. This incident almost led to MI losing against Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they were penalized by having to keep only four fielders outside the inner ring in the last two overs instead of the usual five due to slow over rate. It was a close call for the five-time champions!
In a tense cricket match, Hardik and fast bowler Akash Madhwal faced a critical moment when PBKS required 23 runs from just 12 balls. They opted to have only four fielders patrolling the boundary, adding to the pressure of the situation.
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In a thrilling turn of events, Hardik Pandya kept his cool and delivered an exceptional penultimate over for Mumbai Indians. With just four runs conceded in the first three balls, he then secured a vital breakthrough by dismissing Harpreet Brar with a well-executed delivery. Despite Brar making decent contact, his shot towards the longer boundary was caught brilliantly by Mohammad Nabi at fine leg. Hardik’s skillful bowling under pressure showcased his composure and effectiveness in a crucial moment of the match.
he action-packed match took another surprising turn when PBKS No.11, Kagiso Rabada, stepped up and smashed his first ball for a six, adding excitement and keeping his team in the running.
In a thrilling match, PBKS needed 12 runs to win from the final over. The tension rose as Madhwal began with a wide delivery. The next ball from Madhwal was wide again, but Rabada managed to connect with it, sending the ball towards deep point. Nabi, displaying exceptional fielding skills, swiftly picked up the ball and threw it flat towards the striker’s end. His accurate throw raised hopes for PBKS supporters.
In the thrilling match between teams Rabada and Ishan Kishan, Rabada tried to nab a quick second run but fell short as Kishan skillfully removed the bails before Rabada reached the crease. Initially uncertain, the MI fielders erupted into joyous celebration once replays confirmed Rabada was short of his mark. This decisive play contributed to MI’s victory by a margin of nine runs.
Mumbai Indians secured their third victory in the last four matches after facing a tense situation. Pursuing a target of 193 runs, Punjab Kings found themselves struggling at 111/7. However, Ashutosh Sharma played an exceptional innings, scoring 61 runs off just 28 balls with seven sixes. His performance almost single-handedly brought Punjab Kings back into the game. Until Sharma was at the crease, a victory for Punjab Kings seemed assured.