Hardik Pandya nearly hit Akash Ambani while attempting to control the IPL robot dog at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Rohit Sharma’s Match-Winning Knock Guides MI to Easy Win Over CSK
In IPL 2025’s El Clasico on Sunday, Mumbai Indians (MI) comfortably chased down Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) target of 177, winning by 26 balls with a stellar unbeaten 76* from Rohit Sharma. The MI captain, silencing his critics, played a composed knock of 76* off 45 balls, including four fours and six sixes, as MI reached 177/1 in just 15.4 overs.
Rohit’s performance thrilled the home crowd, while an amusing moment unfolded between Hardik Pandya and MI owner Akash Ambani. Pandya, attempting to control the IPL’s new robot dog sensation, was joined by a startled Ambani as the robot unexpectedly jumped at them, causing a brief moment of panic before both shared a laugh.
Full video of Akash Ambani, Hardik Pandya and the IPL robot dog:
Akash Ambani panicked 😂 pic.twitter.com/6GI7PVNK0n
— Nenu (@Nenu_yedavani) April 21, 2025
During the chase, MI’s openers, Rohit Sharma (76*) and Suryakumar Yadav (68*), made light work of the target, steering MI to 177/1 in just 15.4 overs to win by nine wickets.
After the match, Hardik Pandya praised both Rohit and Suryakumar for their brilliant batting performances. He said, “The way Rohit & Suryakumar bat, it’s a relief from outside. You don’t have to worry about Rohit’s form; when he comes good, we know the opposition will be out of the game. The way Surya batted was great as well, that partnership took the game away.”