Naman Dhir's pivotal role in MI's recent match

Naman Dhir’s performance at No. 3 was pivotal in Mumbai Indians‘ recent win against Gujarat Titans, but his fielding blunders against Sunrisers Hyderabad raised concerns. On April 29, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium, Dhir scored 45 runs off 32 balls and helped end a four-match losing streak.

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Dhir batted at No. 3 for the first time in 19 matches for Mumbai Indians.
He took three catches during the match against Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets, chasing a target of 244 runs.

Despite his batting success, Dhir dropped Travis Head three times during the match against SRH. Murali Kartik commented on these errors, stating, “When your bowlers are getting hit around the park, and you drop catches, then even God cannot save you.” He added that Dhir cannot excuse his mistakes.

Rohit Sharma did not play due to a hamstring injury. The absence of their captain likely impacted the team’s performance. Currently, Mumbai Indians sit in ninth place on the IPL 2026 points table with only four points.

Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings next at Chepauk. The team must address its fielding issues as they look to improve their standing in the league.