India, April 8 -- Mumbai Indians suffered a second consecutive loss in the IPL 2025 on Monday, falling 12 runs short at their home venue, the Wankhede Stadium, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Incidentally, Tilak Varma, who retired out in the 19th over in the previous game against Lucknow Super Giants, was the top scorer for Mumbai, smashing 56 runs at a strike rate of 193.10 against RCB. It further sparked questions about Hardik Pandya's move in the LSG game, but the all-rounder had his answer ready for the critics.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Hardik explained that while the decision was more of a tactical call, he revealed that Tilak was also injured after suffering a blow in the practice session at the end of the game...