In a recently shared video by Mumbai Indians, team owner Nita Ambani became emotional during a dressing room call with coach Mahela Jayawardene and the players. She revealed the heartbreaking news of losing their family dog, named Happy, the previous night. As Hardik Pandya and Mahela echoed the word “happy” during the call, Nita shared, “It feels really good that we are remembering him in a happy way. With that, I would like the Mumbai Indians cheer to be as happy as it can be.”
Her emotional words added a deeply personal touch to an already memorable night for the franchise.
Mumbai Indians delivered a dominating performance in Jaipur, breaking their 12-year winless streak at the venue with a crushing victory over Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, MI posted a mammoth 217 for 2—equaling the highest IPL total at this ground—before bowling out RR for just 117. The win also eliminated Rajasthan from playoff contention.
Rohit Sharma led the charge with a fluent 53, supported by Ryan Rickelton’s 61. Suryakumar Yadav (48* off 24) and Hardik Pandya (48* off 20) finished strong. With the ball, Boult (3/28), Karn Sharma (3/23), and Bumrah (2/15) ensured a one-sided affair.
Yet, it wasn’t just the scoreline or stats that defined the night. It was the emotional tribute, the unity, and Rohit’s touching gesture with a young fan that truly captured the spirit of Mumbai Indians.
