In last night's match against the PBKS, Hardik Pandya who was struggling to form a partnership with Quinton de Kock after losing Naman Dhir 's wicket. A man in the stands was obstructing his vision and Pandya angrily gestured him to sit down.

The man stood up on the very next ball and Pandya was heard hurling abuses on the man in the stump mic. Quinton de Kock however, was trying to calm him down to focus on the innings. The frustration of Pandya might have been raised due to the poor performance of the team during batting and he was trying to build a good score with Quinton de Kock who made his first century in the very first match he played after being benched for half the tournament. De Kock came as a replacement to Rohit Sharma who missed the match due to a hamstring injury that occurred during the MI vs RCB clash.

MI stands at 9th position in Points Table

Following their recent 7-wicket loss to the Punjab Kings on April 16, 2026, Mumbai Indians (MI) have officially slipped to the 9th position in the IPL 2026 Points Table. This has been a tough start for the five-time champions, as they have managed only one win in their first five matches. MI has lost four out of five games, leaving them with just 2 points.Their NRR of -1.076 is a major concern, as it is currently the second-lowest in the league.

Former captain Rohit Sharma missed the last game due to a hamstring injury and is expected to stay sidelined for at least the next couple of matches.To reach the 16-point mark typically needed for the playoffs, MI now likely needs to win 7 of their remaining 9 games. MI’s next match is against the Gujarat Titans on April 20, 2026, which will be crucial for keeping their season alive.

MI has struggled to maximize the first six overs. Analysis shows they have reached 70+ runs in the powerplay only twice since the start of 2025, a statistic that lags far behind the league's top-performing sides.