Is there trouble brewing within the Mumbai Indians camp after their loss to Punjab Kings? A viral video on social media suggests that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was not pleased with captain Hardik Pandya’s decision-making during the game.

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Mumbai Indians faced their fourth consecutive defeat in the ongoing IPL 2026 campaign as they were comprehensively beaten by Punjab, who chased down the target of 196 in just 16.3 overs, with seven wickets to spare.

Following the loss, a video surfaced on X showing Bumrah visibly frustrated with Hardik. The MI skipper opted to set the field according to his own strategy during a pivotal point in the match, which did not sit well with Bumrah. Although initially argumentative, Bumrah eventually complied with his captain’s decision and appeared disappointed.

In the same footage, Hardik was seen animatedly addressing the fielders, indicating his dissatisfaction with the team’s effort during the match.

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Hardik Pandya did not hold back in his criticism of the team’s performance after the loss to PBKS. The MI captain expressed his bewilderment at their display against Punjab and emphasised the need for a thorough evaluation to determine whether significant changes are necessary.

“To be very honest, I have nothing to say at the moment. We need to go back to the drawing board and see what we are lacking. Is it individuals? Is it as a group? Is it planning? We will sit and figure it out soon and then we will see what we can do next,” Hardik Pandya stated in the post-match interview.

“We really need to see whether we need to take some bold calls or hope to turn things around with the same group. There are some hard questions which we need to answer and yeah, ownership has to be taken.”

Despite notable performances by Quinton de Kock, who scored a century, and Naman Dhir, who contributed a fifty, the rest of the team failed to deliver. Bumrah went wicketless once again and conceded 41 runs in his four overs. Hardik could only get 14 off the 12 balls he faced and conceded 39 runs from the three overs he bowled.

Mumbai Indians are set to face Gujarat Titans in their next crucial encounter on Monday, April 20, in what has become a must-win match for the team.

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Quinton de Kock finally got his chance in IPL 2026 after Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the Punjab Kings clash with a hamstring injury, and the South African made full use of the opportunity. Walking in under pressure after Mumbai Indians lost two early wickets in the powerplay, De Kock steadied the innings with a composed yet assertive approach.

He quickly settled in, finding his timing despite spending the previous few matches on the sidelines. His 112-run knock underlined exactly what Mumbai had been missing at the top, as he kept the scoreboard moving while ensuring there were no further setbacks. De Kock reached his half-century in just 28 balls, blending caution with calculated aggression.

Once set, he shifted gears effortlessly, taking on the Punjab Kings bowlers who struggled to contain him. Anything short or in his hitting arc was dispatched with authority, and he made them pay for every loose delivery. Even so, he showed visible frustration when he failed to capitalise on scoring opportunities, reflecting his intent to dominate.

His innings laid a solid foundation for Mumbai Indians, as they posted 195/6 in 20 overs.

De Kock’s knock had more than just an immediate impact for the Mumbai Indians; it also marked a notable milestone in his IPL journey. The left-hander went past MS Dhoni on the list of most 50-plus scores by a designated wicketkeeper, a testament to his consistency over the years.

It’s a significant marker of how effective De Kock has been at the top of the order, balancing aggression with responsibility. With only KL Rahul ahead of him now, the South African has firmly placed himself among the most dependable wicketkeeper-batters the league has seen.

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24 – MS Dhoni

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He breached the triple figure mark with a 53-ball off Xavier Bartlett’s delivery and celebrated the milestone with skipper Hardik Pandya on the other end. It was his third century in IPL, and three of them came while playing for different teams.

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Meanwhile, Rohit missed the Thursday clash, with Hardik revealing at the toss that the skipper could be sidelined for a few more games due to a hamstring injury. Stepping in, De Kock rose to the occasion, producing a stunning knock laced with seven sixes and as many fours as he brought up a superb century.