Overview
- Krunal Pandya, who spoke Monday on JioStar’s The Krunal Pandya Experience, called the 2025 win one of his most emotional moments and said Virat Kohli and the fans deserved it most.
- He recalled telling crowds on the mic that RCB must win the trophy for the fans and said delivering on that promise made the night special.
- RCB ended an 18-year wait by beating Punjab Kings by six runs in the June 2025 final in Ahmedabad, where Pandya took 2 for 17 and won Player of the Match.
- Bought for Rs 5.75 crore at the 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Pandya contributed 109 runs and 17 wickets across the season to help drive the title run.
- RCB retained him for 2026, and the defending champions sit second on the points table with 10 points as their campaign gathers momentum.