Hardik Pandya faced a challenging reception from the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium during Mumbai Indians' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024. Despite showcasing his batting prowess with a stunning display of 21 not out off 6 balls, including three sixes, Pandya encountered a barrage of boos, especially when he came on to bowl. The negative atmosphere prompted a heartening moment of sportsmanship from Virat Kohli, who urged the crowd to support Pandya. Mumbai Indians' victory, propelled by Pandya's contributions, revived their playoff hopes.
