NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians continued their remarkable resurgence in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, securing a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
The triumph marked MI's fifth consecutive win, lifting them to third in the ten-team points table with 12 points from 10 matches, firmly placing them in the playoff race after a rocky start where they managed just one win in their first five games.
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The post-match celebrations at Wankhede were electric, with thousands of young Mumbai Indians supporters creating a festive atmosphere. In a touching moment that won hearts across social media, MI captain Hardik Pandya stole the spotlight.
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During the team's lap of honour after the win, Hardik crossed the advertising boards and personally handed his cap to a young fan standing by the barricades. The spontaneous gesture sparked a massive roar from the crowd, especially the young "Paltan," and the video of the moment quickly went viral online.
Mumbai Indians shared the emotional clip with the caption: “Hardik & his little Paltan,” capturing the spirit of connection between the team and its supporters.
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With momentum firmly on their side, Hardik's rejuvenated Mumbai Indians will next face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, looking to extend their winning streak and inch closer to securing a playoff berth with two more victories needed from their remaining four games.
The triumph marked MI's fifth consecutive win, lifting them to third in the ten-team points table with 12 points from 10 matches, firmly placing them in the playoff race after a rocky start where they managed just one win in their first five games.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
The post-match celebrations at Wankhede were electric, with thousands of young Mumbai Indians supporters creating a festive atmosphere. In a touching moment that won hearts across social media, MI captain Hardik Pandya stole the spotlight.
Who's that IPL player?
During the team's lap of honour after the win, Hardik crossed the advertising boards and personally handed his cap to a young fan standing by the barricades. The spontaneous gesture sparked a massive roar from the crowd, especially the young "Paltan," and the video of the moment quickly went viral online.
Mumbai Indians shared the emotional clip with the caption: “Hardik & his little Paltan,” capturing the spirit of connection between the team and its supporters.
WATCH:
Hardik & his little Paltan.. 🥹💙@ril_foundation | #ESADay #EducationAndSportsForAll #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvLSG pic.twitter.com/zWMKMHq6Lx
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 28, 2025
With momentum firmly on their side, Hardik's rejuvenated Mumbai Indians will next face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, looking to extend their winning streak and inch closer to securing a playoff berth with two more victories needed from their remaining four games.
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