Published: Apr 27, 2025, 10:03 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 27, 2025, 10:03 PM (IST)
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya dedicated his team’s massive 54-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to all the kids present at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The MI vs LSG Indian Premier League (IPL) match was for the Education and Sports for All (ESA), which is an initiative taken by Nita M. Ambani.
The annual ESA game is one of the greatest highlight of the whole IPL season every year for Mumbai Indians, as thousands of kids from different NGOs across the city fill the stadium with their energy and love for the team.
Following Mumbai Indians’ victory in the ESA game, skipper Hardik Pandya stated that the kids present at the stadium created a positive environment for the team, and the triumph was for them only.
“The momentum that we had, we are carrying it forward. Everyone is clicking. The kids created the atmosphere for us, we did it for them, so very glad.” Hardik Pandya said after the match.
After MI secured their fifth consecutive victory in the IPL 2025, Hardik Pandya praised his teammates for their teamwork and the effort they put in the match. Pandya even praised debutant Corbin Bosch for his performance, who was named in the squad as a replacement for Lizaad Williams.
“The way Bosch came in and smashed those sixes, everyone chipped in. The bowlers were spot on. Good teams are made about the same, when everyone chips in. From Ryan, Will, to Bosch, myself, everyone is chipping in. I bowl when I am required. Today was the best chance for Bosch to come in and bowl. This competition is very tough, can’t get carried away. We need to play good cricket, always prepare for the next game and keep up with the momentum going forward” Hardik added.
After this victory, MI is now at the second in the points table- as they have 6 wins in 10 matches. Mumbai Indians will now face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 1 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Rajasthan.
