IPL 2026 | 'Can't keep a good man down': Krunal Pandya gets emotional, recalls Kieron Pollard's words - Watch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball IPL 2026 thriller in Raipur. Krunal Pandya starred with a gritty 73 despite severe cramps, rescuing RCB from 39/3 with key partnerships. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished the chase with a crucial six.
After the match, an emotional Krunal praised former MI teammate Kieron Pollard, calling him his “big brother".
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, chasing 167 on the final ball in Raipur. The star of the chase was Krunal Pandya, who scored a fighting 73 off 46 balls despite struggling badly with cramps during his innings. RCB were in trouble at 39/3 when Krunal came in, but he steadied the innings with important partnerships alongside Jacob Bethell and Jitesh Sharma before Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s late six sealed the victory.
Krunal later admitted that pressure situations bring out the best in him. He said the pitch was not easy for big hitting and required patience and smart cricketing shots. “I obviously love tough situations and I always prepare and look forward to those.
Obviously wanted to finish the game but I was not able to do it but the shot that Bhuvi played was the shot of the match. It was a wicket where you have to play cricketing shots. Not the kind of wicket where you line up the bowlers.