2 min learnCould 11, 2026 03:38 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s star all-rounder Krunal Pandya turned emotional after guiding his workforce to a memorable last-ball thriller win in opposition to his former aspect, Mumbai Indians, within the Indian Premier League 2026 match on the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Worldwide Stadium in Raipur on Sunday.
After enjoying an excellent hand – 46-ball 73 – on a tough floor in opposition to his brother Hardik Pandya and shut pal Kieron Pollard’s MI, recollections of his outdated days on the Mumbai franchise got here flooding again for the elder Pandya.
Combating cramps, Krunal ensured RCB stayed within the hunt in the course of the 167-run chase and was seen hugging Pollard, Mumbai’s batting coach, after the sport.
Requested about that emotional second the 2 shared after the enthralling contest, which RCB received on the ultimate ball to go prime of the factors desk, Krunal stated, “Polly (Kieron) is my massive brother. I had my greatest six years at MI. I keep in mind the Pandya brothers and Kieron Pollard have been the engine room. We received plenty of video games with bat, ball and fielding.”
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Talking after the match, Krunal mirrored on his years at Mumbai Indians and the collective function performed by him, Pollard and Hardik in shaping that profitable core group.
“I nonetheless keep in mind in 2021 once we have been enjoying our final recreation, the three of us held one another’s hand and felt like, okay, that is the final time we’ll have the ability to play collectively. It was clearly an emotional second once more, however I really like Kieron Pollard,” stated Krunal, his voice cracking as he grew emotional. “He’s a terrific human being, the GOAT of this format. He has received so many trophies and video games.”
Krunal additionally revealed one specific line from Pollard that stayed with him by troublesome moments in his profession.
“As they are saying, you’re proper. Kieron at all times used to inform me you can’t preserve a superb man down,” he added.
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RCB will subsequent host Kolkata Knight Riders on the similar venue on Wednesday.