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Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawarde Frankly addressed the reasons behind his team 12-game loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In the match 16 of IPL 2025. In the post-match interview, Jayawardene emphasized the need for more cruel and wiser execution at critical moments.
Reasons for Mi’s failure
Missed opportunities
Jayawardene was disappointed that Mi was unable to finish the game, although most of the game was under control. “I think midway, even at Mark 14, we’re the score.” He said, stressing that despite losing two early wickets, the team still has motivation. But execution errors at critical moments prove expensive. “We just can’t finish it. ” He added that the loss claimed the loss was a “setback” from a team that recently discovered rhythm after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home.
Bowling attention
The coach noted that MI’s bowlers failed to limit LSG to a manageable total, earning 203 runs. He noted that the team leaked too many runs in the power play, which brought LSG to 69/0 in the first six games, one of the highest Powerball scores in Lucknow. Captain Mi Hardik Pandya Jayawardene delivered the sensational Five Gate (5/36), believing that a better tweak during the Power Game would have saved 15-20 runs.
Batting execution
When it comes to batting, MI’s chase started poorly, with both openers being fired cheaply. Despite the outstanding performance Suryakumar Yadav (67% off 43) and Naman Naman (46 fold 24), staggering at critical moments. Tilak sure“Struggle” led to a rare tactical decision that counted down his time to go out – a move designed to inject fresh energy into the chase. But even Pandy’s late hero can’t bridge the gap, as LSG’s bowling keeps nerves under pressure.
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Mi’s struggle in the exit game
Jayawardene also acknowledged MI’s ongoing struggles in the away game, noting that they lost all three games on the road this season. Since 2023, Michigan has won only five of the past 19 away fixtures, a trend for franchises known for its strengths.
Despite the setbacks, Jayawardene remained optimistic about the prospects for MI. He stresses fine-tuning bowling strategies and improving batting execution to effectively end the game. “When we are in this situation, we need to be more ruthless.” He said his team was urged to adapt better to the conditions and seize opportunities.
