‘Hardik Pandya & his little Paltan’: Mumbai Indians captain’s special moment with a young fan wins hearts – Watch | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians continued their outstanding resurgence within the Indian Premier League 2025 season, securing a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants on the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
The triumph marked MI’s fifth consecutive win, lifting them to 3rd within the ten-crew factors desk with 12 factors from 10 matches, firmly putting them within the playoff race after a rocky begin the place they managed only one win of their first 5 video games.
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The submit-match celebrations at Wankhede have been electrical, with hundreds of young Mumbai Indians supporters creating a festive ambiance. In a touching moment that received hearts throughout social media, MI captain Hardik Pandya stole the highlight.
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During the crew’s lap of honour after the win, Hardik crossed the promoting boards and personally handed his cap to a young fan standing by the barricades. The spontaneous gesture sparked a large roar from the gang, particularly the young “Paltan,” and the video of the moment rapidly went viral on-line.

Mumbai Indians shared the emotional clip with the caption: “Hardik & his little Paltan,” capturing the spirit of connection between the crew and its supporters.
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With momentum firmly on their facet, Hardik’s rejuvenated Mumbai Indians will subsequent face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, trying to lengthen their profitable streak and inch nearer to securing a playoff berth with two extra victories wanted from their remaining 4 video games.