Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya to Miss RCB Clash Due to Injury

Mumbai Indians allrounder Hardik Pandya will miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scheduled for Sunday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, due to a back spasm. Pandya also missed the team's previous game against Lucknow Super Giants, and his progress is being evaluated by the medical team.

Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Mumbai Indians in Pandya's absence, having also led the team against Lucknow Super Giants.

According to Mumbai Indians, the medical team is assessing Pandya's condition, and an update on his progress is expected.

The team will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, with Suryakumar Yadav at the helm. The outcome of the match and further updates on Pandya's injury are awaited, with the IPL schedule and points table to be updated accordingly.