IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's 'won't put bowlers under the bus' comment goes viral after Mumbai Indians fail to defend 243 vs SRH
Mumbai Indians suffered a crushing defeat despite a formidable 243/5, as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased the target. Skipper Hardik Pandya acknowledged bowling struggles, with Jasprit Bumrah and others proving expensive. The loss leaves MI ninth in the standings, while SRH climbs to third. Pandya expressed commitment to finding solutions and apologized to loyal fans for the team's performance.
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