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Hardik Pandya admits MI fans cheering SRH hurt as Mumbai Indians collapse again in IPL 2026
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Published on 30 April 2026
Hardik said the cheers felt personal, not petty
Mumbai Indians once again suffered a painful IPL 2026 loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad despite posting 243. After MI’s defeat and dwindling playoff hopes, captain Hardik Pandya addressed what he felt when parts of the crowd cheered for SRH. His reaction turned the night into more than a batting collapse, highlighting the emotional pressure around results.
- MI lost to SRH by six wickets despite scoring 243
- Hardik Pandya said cheering SRH sometimes hurts
- Playoff chances for Mumbai Indians are now under threat
- The reaction added an emotional layer to the defeat
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