By Admin 
IPL 2026: The match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 was full of emotions, thrill and memorable moments. In this high-voltage match that lasted till the last ball, RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by two wickets and eliminated them from the race for the playoffs. The biggest hero of this victory was Krunal Pandya, who batted brilliantly and took the team out of a difficult situation.
Playing against Mumbai Indians was not just an ordinary match for Krunal Pandya. This was the same team with which he had spent the golden years of his career. Krunal, who was a part of Mumbai Indians from 2016 to 2021, made many memorable performances for the team and played an important role in winning three IPL trophies.
Krunal’s brilliant innings
While chasing the target for RCB, Krunal played a brilliant inning of 73 runs in a pressure filled match. When wickets were falling continuously, he took the responsibility and took the team to the threshold of victory. This inning of his was not only match-winning but also became a great example of his experience and mental strength.
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Krunal Pandya’s emotional form
After the end of the match, Krunal Pandya’s emotional look was seen. During the post match interview, when he was asked about Mumbai Indians and his old teammates, his voice choked. Especially while mentioning Kieron Pollard, he looked very emotional. Krunal said, “Pauly is like my elder brother. I spent my best six years in Mumbai Indians. Pollard and the Pandya brothers were the engine room of the team. I like them very much. They are one of the greatest players of this format.”
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His statement reminded of that golden era of Mumbai Indians when Pollard, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya together led the team to many historic victories. These players played the responsibility of providing strength in the lower middle order, useful bowling and finishing matches in big matches. Emotions were clearly visible in Krunal’s eyes. During the interview, commentator Ian Bishop also understood his situation and ended the conversation by saying, “I can hear the emotion in your voice, I have to let you go now.”