R Ashwin slams Hardik Pandya’s tactical calls in MI’s defeat to RCB in IPL 2026: ‘Very very strange, my head start spinning’
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Mumbai Indians lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 22 runs at Wankhede Stadium. Former India off-spinner R Ashwin criticized captain Hardik Pandya's decision to bowl spin against Rajat Patidar, known for hitting spinners. Patidar scored fifty as RCB posted 240. Leg-spinner Mayank Markande conceded 40 runs in two overs. MI restricted to 222 in chase. Ashwin called the tactical decision very strange.
Key Entities
R AshwinHardik PandyaMumbai IndiansRoyal Challengers BengaluruRajat PatidarMayank MarkandeIPL 2026Wankhede Stadium