GT vs MI: Will Hardik Pandya Play Today’s IPL 2025 Match?
Now, Hardik Pandya's ban is over, and he is available to play against Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians had a tough start in IPL 2025. They lost their first match against Chennai Super Kings. The team was missing two important players – Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Their absence made the team look weak, and they started the season with a defeat.
The duo of Bumrah and Hardik is very important for Mumbai Indians. Their experience was missed in the first game. Bumrah’s availability is still unknown, but Hardik missed the match due to a ban for slow over rate from last season.
Will Hardik Pandya Play Against GT?
According to IPL rules, if a captain is guilty of slow over rate three times in a season, he gets a one-match ban. Hardik’s last slow over rate offence happened in MI’s final league match last season. Because of this, he had to miss the first game this year.
Now, his ban is over, and he is available to play against Gujarat Titans. This will be an important match for MI, as they need to bounce back after the loss.
Who Will Hardik Replace?
In the match against CSK, MI played Robin Minz and Naman Dhir in Hardik’s absence. Both batters could not perform well.
For the match against Gujarat Titans, MI might drop Robin Minz. The team has shown trust in Naman Dhir since last season, so he could keep his place. Hardik Pandya is likely to replace Robin Minz in the playing XI.
With Hardik back, Mumbai Indians will look stronger. His presence will boost the team as they aim for their first win in IPL 2025.
