IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya Playfully Bids 'Bye-Bye' To Rishabh Pant After His Dismissal During MI Vs LSG Clash; Video

The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 27, 2025, witnessed an entertaining moment when LSG's skipper Rishabh Pant was dismissed in the 7th over. Pant, trying to attempt a reverse sweep off Will Jacks' bowling, failed to connect with the ball and was subsequently dismissed for 4 runs off 2 balls.

As Pant walked back to the pavilion, MI's skipper Hardik Pandya couldn't resist giving him a playful "bye-bye" send-off. The gesture added a touch of humor to the match and highlighted the lighthearted nature of the game. Pant's dismissal was a significant breakthrough for MI, and the bye-bye gesture from Hardik Pandya was a way of acknowledging the importance of the wicket.

Pant's attempt at a reverse sweep didn't quite work out as planned, and he was dismissed for a short stay. The dismissal gave MI a boost, and they looked to capitalize on the momentum. LSG would have hoped for a bigger contribution from their skipper, but Pant's dismissal didn't seem to affect the team's overall performance.

Mumbai Indians Set Lucknow Super Giants A Target Of 216 In High-Scoring Clash At Wankhede Stadium

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to deliver thrilling encounters, and today's match at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is no exception. Mumbai Indians (MI) posted an imposing total of 215/7 in their 20 overs against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 27, 2025, with the match starting at 3:30 PM IST.

The Mumbai Indians' batting lineup came out aggressively, putting the LSG bowlers under immediate pressure. Opener Ryan Rickelton led the charge with a dazzling 58 runs off 32 balls, striking six boundaries and four sixes. His fluent strokeplay set the tone for MI’s innings, entertaining the Wankhede crowd with a combination of precision and power.

Among the LSG bowlers, Mayank Yadav stood out with a spirited performance. The young pacer finished with figures of 2 wickets for 40 runs in his allotted 4 overs, providing some crucial breakthroughs and helping to contain the otherwise rampant MI batting lineup. However, the overall effort from the LSG bowling attack was not enough to prevent Mumbai Indians from setting a mammoth target.