Hardik Pandya Misses IPL 2026 Match Against Delhi Capitals Due to Illness
IPL 2026: Why Hardik Pandya Is Not Playing MI's Match Vs DC?
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is absent from the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on April 4 due to illness. Suryakumar Yadav is stepping in as captain while seamer Deepak Chahar replaces Pandya in the lineup.
- 01Hardik Pandya is not playing due to illness.
- 02Suryakumar Yadav is leading Mumbai Indians in Pandya's absence.
- 03Deepak Chahar has replaced Pandya in the playing XI.
- 04Mumbai Indians started the season with a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.
- 05Mitchell Santner has joined the team after personal time off.
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In the IPL 2026 match on April 4, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya is sidelined due to illness, leading to Suryakumar Yadav taking over as captain. MI, who won their opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, will face Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In Pandya's absence, seamer Deepak Chahar has been included in the playing XI. Additionally, New Zealand T20 captain Mitchell Santner has joined the squad after missing the previous match for personal reasons. Delhi captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl first.
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