Brad Haddin has urged Punjab Kings to escape their losing streak after their fifth consecutive defeat. The franchise must win both remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive in the tournament.
Punjab Kings’ batting collapse is the real problem here, not motivation. Haddin’s plea ignores that their middle order has hemorrhaged runs all season—no tactical restructuring, just hope. With two games left and a minus-40 net run rate, they’re mathematically alive but practically dead. Winning both won’t save them unless their top six suddenly remembers how to bat. This franchise needs a complete overhaul, not pep talks.
Rohit Sharma scores 25 off 26 balls against Punjab Kings in Mumbai Indians’ successful 201-run chase. The skipper humorously acknowledges his sluggish innings, joking about playing Test cricket in the shorter format during the victory.
Rohit’s self-deprecating humour masks a genuine concern: MI’s captain is struggling for timing in powerplay situations. While he chased down 201 successfully, his 25 off 26 balls reveals vulnerability against quality pace bowling—a pattern that’ll worry India’s T20 selectors ahead of next year’s World Cup. His ability to laugh it off is admirable, but MI needs their skipper striking at 140-plus consistently, not grinding through phases relying on others.
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