IPL 2018, KKR vs MI: Hits and Misses

#3 Hit: Pandya brothers

Hardik Pandya has been brilliant in the last few games.

Both Hardik and Krunal Pandya have been vital for Mumbai over the last few years. Their performance has been a big part of MI’s success. However, in the first few games of this season, both of them weren’t at their best. Krunal was bowling well but wasn’t doing well with the bat while Hardik has improved a lot with the ball.

However, as the tournament is approaching towards the business end, they have contributed in a big way as MI have completely turned around their campaign. In this game, batting first, Ishan Kishan had given MI an excellent platform and Hardik Pandya then contributed with a 19-run cameo before Krunal Pandya struck a six off the last ball to help MI touch 210.

With the ball, the Pandya brothers picked up two wickets each as MI restricted KKR to just 108. The junior Pandya picked up the key wickets of Andre Russell and Nitish Rana while Krunal wrapped up the tail after bowling an excellent first spell (giving just 9 runs in 2 overs).

Hence, it was a good outing for both the Pandya brothers and MI will hope that the Baroda all-rounders continue their good form.