MI had slowed down somewhat after the power play, but Hardik was able to restore order. He successfully hit Axar Patel for a six off the last ball of the eighth over and then proceeded to smack three fours and a six off Kuldeep Yadav in the ninth. Tilak, who had been batting on a run-a-ball eight until that point, also contributed with a six and a four in Axar's next over.
MI were still playing catch-up when Rasikh, who had been brought in as an Impact Player, further reduced their lead with a two-wicket over. Hardik misjudged a slower ball and sent it soaring into the air to backward point. Nehal Wadhera then guided a length delivery straight to Pant. This left MI with a target of 117 runs from seven overs, with five wickets in hand.