‘One Pandya had to win’: Krunal Pandya relishes RCB victory over MI at Wankhede
Krunal Pandya enjoyed a sweet victory over his former franchise Mumbai Indians, securing an 18-run win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He took a crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav and delivered a tight spell, contributing to RCB's middle-overs control. Pandya also discussed his innovative use of the bouncer as a spinner.
MUMBAI: Royals Challengers Bengaluru's 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night tasted a tad bit more sweeter for Krunal Pandya. Enjoying a special outing against his former franchise, the all-rounder, who unveiled his new hairstyle - Jamaican braids which fans said was perhaps inspired by England pacer Jofra Archer - enjoyed getting the better of his brother Hardik Pandya. Revelling in a moment which will perhaps give him the bragging rights at home for a few days, Krunal quipped that it was always going to be a case of “one Pandya had to win.
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On a flat surface which had nothing it for the bowlers, Krunal delivered a tight spell of one for 26 in four overs, taking the crucial wicket of India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, who was looking dangerous while batting on 33 before he swept the left-arm spinner to deep backward square leg. Krunal thus helped RCB derail MI's inning in the middle overs, which proved to be decisive in the end. At a venue he is well-versed with, Krunal once again showed why he is a valuable asset for RCB.
“Wankhede has always been close to my heart. I have played here for six years and was lucky enough to win three trophies in that time,” Krunal said at the post-match press conference. “So it has always been special coming over here, and as I said last year as well, eventually the points were coming home only.
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