IPL 2021: Krunal Pandya gets slammed for mediocre outing against Delhi Capitals

After yet another mediocre outing against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians’ Krunal Pandya failed to leave his fans satisfied with his performance in IPL 2021 and further faced backlash because of it on Saturday. DC defeated MI by four wickets in Match 46 of the ongoing IPL 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

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Krunal failed to impress and remained not out at 13 runs off 15 balls as MI clocked in a total of 129 runs in 20 overs. The all-rounder then came back to register figures of 18 runs in 2.1 overs with one wicket in his bag.

Krunal managed to makel 134 runs in 12 matches this season, averaging at 14.88. 

Fans showed their disappointment on Twitter. 

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One of the users tweeted, “Yes. It’s a shame that such a mediocre player gets to play all the games!”

Another one wrote, “”#KrunalPandya is a brilliant batsman …He Just Struggle Against Playing Indian And Foreigner Bowling..Baaki Sab First Class Hai Kasam Se Baaki Sab Hai First Class.”

One even wondered why he was still playing for the team and wrote, “Why is MI still picking up Krunal ….wrist player,” while another tweeted, “”#MIvsDC Krunal pandya scolding Mumbai Indians for playing against Delhi capitals.”

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After the defeat, defending champions Mumbai Indians are now at the seventh position with five wins and seven losses. Furthermore, it is high time for the team to get their act together quickly if they plan on securing their chance at qualifying for the playoffs. 

Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and MI have logged in with five wins each in their 12 games so far and the last playoff spot could potentially be taken by any one of these. 

Mumbai Indians will now face Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday in Sharjah.