“It hurts when the opposition team comes and they start chanting their names,” said Hardik Pandya, expressing frustration towards Mumbai Indians fans during IPL 2026.
As of early Tuesday, the Mumbai Indians sit ninth in the IPL standings, having secured just two wins from eight matches.
In their latest match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai posted a formidable score of 243 runs but fell short against Sunrisers Hyderabad, losing by six wickets.
Pandya emphasized that the entire team is responsible for the defeat. He stated, “I won’t put my bowlers under the bus. I think as an overall unit, we have not been able to do what exactly Mumbai Indians stands for.”
Jasprit Bumrah had a particularly tough outing, going wicketless and conceding 54 runs in four overs.
Ryan Rickelton shone for SRH, scoring an unbeaten 123 runs, leading his team to chase down the highest successful target at Wankhede Stadium.
This season has seen the Mumbai Indians utilize 22 players, more than any other franchise in the league.
Pandya’s comments reflect growing discontent among fans and players alike regarding support for rival teams during home games.
The next match is crucial for the Mumbai Indians as they aim to regain form and fan support.
