Hyderabad have to digest 277 runs. No bowler could stand up to the formidable Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen. Mumbai had to lose despite fighting. However, Hardik Panda did not find any fault with the bowlers after the match. According to the Mumbai skipper, his team’s bowlers have tried their best.
After the match, Hardik said, “Wicket was very good. Hyderabad batted very well. It was not easy for the bowlers at all. No matter how good or bad you bowl 277 runs, the real credit goes to the batting team. The bowling department tried hard. But It was a problem to get wickets. We could have tried to do other things. But I am happy with the way the young bowling department bowled.
Mumbai’s 18-year-old bowler Koena Mafaka has set a precedent with 66 runs in the debut match. Hardik stands next to the young bowler. Said, “Great bowler. It’s not unusual to be nervous when you come out to play the first match and see so many spectators. But he bowled with his chest open. He digested the runs well. But mentally he was fine. He bowled with emphasis on his skills. That’s what we all liked. He has the skills. Just needs to play more matches.
