MI Vs KKR, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Concedes Second-Most Expensive Over In IPL History

Hardik Pandya, who's known for his six-hitting prowess, was at the other end of the spectrum against Kolkata Knight Riders as he got smashed for 25 runs in an over by openers Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen at the Wankhede Stadium.

It is the joint-second most runs that he has conceded in an over in the IPL, second only to the 26-run last over against Chennai Super Kings at the same venue, when MS Dhoni smashed the all-rounder for three towering sixes.

After being sent in to bat first, KKR started aggressively and put on 31 runs in just 3 overs before Hardik Pandya brought himself in for his second over.

Rahane set the tone for the over by smashing Pandya for consecutive sixes off the first two balls, with Finn Allen carrying on the onslaught with three back-to-back fours in the last three balls to take 25 runs from the over.

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Finn Allen Blazes 37 Off 17 Ball On KKR Debut

Finn Allen forged a scintillating 69-run stand with veteran Ajinkya Rahane in his first outing for KKR. The Kiwi opener has been in sublime and recently took the world by storm with a blazing century in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 to oust in the in-form South African team.

He was rearing to go in the league before the match and backed his good form with a quick-fire 37 off just 17 balls.

It's very exciting; I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. This is what we live for, playing in the biggest tournament of the world. Excited to get to Kolkata; the team has built up well over the last 10 days and it should be good. We had a couple of practice games, arrived in Mumbai on Thursday and got a good look at the conditions. Some of the boys have played here and things look good. We have had a good mix, couple of batting (team) meetings, understanding and meeting with the boys. Some prefer to train around alone, but we've formed a mutually good bond," Allen said before the match.