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Punjab Kings defeated the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025, gaining a spot in the final after 11 years with one of the most spectacular run-chases in tournament history. But following the exciting match, MI captain Hardik Pandya was spotted sobbing and collapsing to his knees following the loss, which sparked a lot of social media reactions.
The Mumbai Indians scored 203/6 after being asked to bat first in Ahmedabad due to rain delays. After Jonny Bairstow gave MI a spectacular start with a 24-ball 38, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav formed an important 72-run stand, each scoring 44.
Following Hardik Pandya's dismissal of Inglis, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera put up an incredible 84-run partnership, with Iyer scoring 48 off 29. When facing MI's bowlers, the two gave it their best. After that, Shreyas finished undefeated with an incredible 87 off just 41 balls, adding five fours and eight sixes to his innings. With a maximum in the 19th over, he completed the chase, setting a new record for the most successful chase in IPL history against the Mumbai Indians.
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Hardik Pandya kept 5 times IPL winning captain Rohit out of the field and thought his inputs are of no use 💔 pic.twitter.com/JevqhSTsiy
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 1, 2025
True hardik fans will always support him in his bad phase
— hardikian (@chayhg47078) June 1, 2025
Don't be sad Hardik pandya. 😩😫 pic.twitter.com/o3EUEkaxZI
🚨 Hardik Pandya resigned from the captaincy of Mumbai Indians. 💔#PBKSvsMI#MIvsPBKS#IPLPlayoffspic.twitter.com/5vNUAytcSL
— Tata IPL 2025 Commentary (@IPL2025Auction) June 1, 2025
Respect beyond rivalry💙
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 1, 2025
Marcus Stoinis consoles Hardik Pandya after a tough loss. pic.twitter.com/CulqtxhhQU
Hardik Pandya crying and being consoled by Jasprit Bumrah #MIvsPBKS#PBKSvsMIpic.twitter.com/gfp9P08VVv
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) June 1, 2025
Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, was devastated by the defeat. Hardik fell to his knees, clearly broken, as Shreyas Iyer hit the winning six to guarantee a spot in the final. He did not move as the realisation of the loss set in. When Jasprit Bumrah finally approached, he gently dragged Hardik to his feet and urged him to shake hands after the game.
Hardik was clearly devastated by the defeat, as evidenced by the cameras capturing him collapsing to his knees following the winning six. One step short of the final, the captain appeared immobile when the season concluded. Bumrah, his teammate, dragged him to his feet and urged him to shake hands as is traditional after games. Hardik's response became the most popular trend on X right away.
Hardik continued by praising Shreyas Iyer for his outstanding knock while under duress. He said, “The way Shreyas batted, took his chances, and some of the shots he played were outstanding. I think they definitely batted really well."
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