Krunal Pandya strikes the Khaby pose with IPL trophy after match-winning Final performance
Just hours after delivering a stunning spell in the IPL 2025 final that helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift their maiden title, Krunal Pandya took to social media to mark the moment and in a style only he could pull off.
In a viral photo posted across his social channels, the RCB all-rounder struck the iconic
Khaby Lame
pose — standing stone-faced next to the IPL trophy with both palms pointed towards it, as if to say, 'Here's your answer.' The image instantly caught fire online, symbolising Krunal's cheeky response to critics who questioned his move to RCB and doubted his match-winning credentials.
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The post came just after Krunal was named Player of the Match for his magnificent 2/17 spell in the final against Punjab Kings at the
Narendra
Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
With PBKS requiring 191 for victory, Krunal dismissed the dangerous Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis at crucial moments, choking Punjab's chase and sealing a dramatic six-run win for RCB.
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It wasn't just the trophy that did the talking, Krunal also reminded fans during the post-match presentation that the Pandya household now boasts nine IPL trophies in 11 years. A fourth title for Krunal personally, the triumph also validated his Rs 5.75 crore price tag and the faith RCB showed in acquiring him at the auction.
While the image was playful, the message was clear: this was Krunal's moment — and he didn't need to say a word to make his point.
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