India and Mumbai Indians allrounders Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have decided to donate 200 oxygen concentrators to the rural regions across the country where medical infrastructure needed more support. Speaking at his pre-match interview, Hardik said that he wanted to show gratitude and support and tell everyone that the ones in need of help are always in his prayers. He said this before match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, where Mumbai Indians (MI) will be facing off againt Chennai Super Kings at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

“Krunal, myself and my mother, basically our entire family, we were finding ways at trying to help out. We decided to donate 200 oxygen concentrators to the rural parts of India where I feel the medical infrastructure needs more support. We all understand it’s difficult, we want to show our gratitude, support and just want to tell everyone that they’re always there in our prayers”, said Hardik.

India currently has a total tally of 19.2 million COVID-19 cases, contributing to almost 13% of the world’s total tally, and over 2 lakh deaths, contributing to 7% of the world’s tally.

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Mumbai have a good record against Chennai in recent games, winning four of their last five encounters. And at the toss, MI opted to bowl first. CSK are at the top of the table with five wins in six games, while the fourth-placed MI, with three wins and losses apiece, look to carry their momentum after their win over Rajasthan Royals.