MI vs CSK: Mumbai crowd 'boos' Hardik Pandya despite Virat Kohli's request | Watch
ALSO READ: Harsha Bhogle opens up on Pandya's T20 World Cup selection, says 'If Hardik is not bowling...' As soon as Pandya and CSK skipper came to the field, Pandya was booed by the fans and loud chants of 'Rohit Rohit' was also heard. Earlier, with Pandya being booed by fans, following three back-to-back defeats in the competition, Virat Kohli was not pleased and requested the fans to cheer him. He also reminded the fans that Pandya plays for the Indian cricket team.
However, RCB’s Virat Kohli, who was seen gesturing to the crowd as Hardik came out to bat in the previous match, asked the crowd to applaud their captain. Though many found it impressive for Kohli to stand by his India teammate, not everyone was happy. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli gets trolled for asking Mumbai Indians fans to cheer for Hardik Pandya After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first.
Batting first, Chennai Super Kings scored 206 runs in 20 overs. They also lost four wickets. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (69) and Shivam Dube (66) are battting for the franchise.
Even, Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed 20 runs. For Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya took two wickets, while Gerald Coetzee and Shreyas Gopal picked up one wicket each. Chasing 207, MI have scored 108 runs in 11 overs.
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