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Hardik Pandya’s candid admission of his team’s struggles highlights the challenges faced by Mumbai Indians this season. On May 3, 2026, Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in Bengaluru.

Mumbai scored 159 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. This loss marked Mumbai’s 7th defeat in 9 matches, leaving them with only 4 points and in 9th position on the points table.

The match saw Chennai chasing down the target in just 18.1 overs. Hardik expressed disappointment over the team’s overall performance, stating that the batting unit did not perform well.

He noted that the pitch required a score of around 180-190 for a competitive total. He acknowledged that Chennai’s players outperformed Mumbai in all aspects of the game.

Hardik said, “This is not our season. They played better than us.” He emphasized the need for Mumbai to play more calculative cricket and improve their strategies.

The defeat marked Chennai’s second win against Mumbai this season. Mumbai now faces an uphill battle, needing a miracle to qualify for the final four.

The current situation reflects a significant downturn for Mumbai Indians, who have struggled to find their form this year. As they look ahead, improvement in performance will be crucial to salvage their IPL campaign.

The team must regroup quickly if they hope to turn their fortunes around in the remaining matches of IPL 2026.