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India.com
2 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Krunal Pandya opens up on conversation with brother Hardik after RCB's IPL 2025 triumph: '9 trophies in Pandya household in 11 years'
Krunal Pandya. New Delhi: Krunal Pandya, who received Player of the Match in the IPL 2025 final, said he celebrated the win with his brother Hardik and added how the family has won nine IPL trophies together over the past eleven years. Buying Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore, Royal Challengers Bangalore saw him do extremely well in the final match, getting two wickets for only 17 runs in four overs and thrilling the audience. Krunal's exceptional bowling performance was pivotal in securing a six-run win for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings, preventing Punjab from reaching their 191-run target and marking RCB's first IPL victory of the season. During his Player of the Match acceptance speech, Krunal Pandya recounted conversations with his brother Hardik, referencing their combined IPL championship wins over the past ten years. 'When I joined RCB, I said that I loved winning trophies. After three and a half months, glad I was able to fulfil what I said on Day 1. Been pretty good – 10 years, 4 IPL trophies. I also told Hardik on the phone that there will be 9 IPL trophies in the Pandya household in 11 years,' Krunal said in the post-match presentation. Because of his good bowling performance, Krunal Pandya dismissed Prabhsimran Singh (26) and Josh Inglis (39) which greatly slowed down Punjab's run-chase. Most of his achievements resulted from mixing up his speed and the bravery to follow this difficult plan, where errors are hard to avoid. 'When we batted in the first innings, I was sitting outside and chatting with the batters. I realised the slower you bowl, the better. But in this format, as a bowler, you need guts to do that because the margin of error is small,' he said. 'I just backed myself and thought that if I'm able to vary my pace and keep it more on the slower side, I'll create chances rather than just coming and firing it in. What has been my biggest strength is learning what the situation requires. I've always backed my gut and instinct,' said Krunal. He clinched 17 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 19.52, with best bowling figures of 4/41.
Economic Times
17 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
RCB didn't just win IPL & fans' hearts but also this whopping amount of prize money. Check details
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title in the 18th edition, earning Rs 20 crore, while runners-up Punjab Kings took home Rs 12.5 crore. Mumbai Indians (third place) received Rs 7 crore, and Gujarat Titans (fourth) Rs 6.5 crore. The Delhi District Cricket Association won the Best Pitch and Ground award with Rs 50 lakh. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads DDCA wins 'Best Pitch and Ground' award List of winners with prize purse: Winners RCB: Rs 20 crore Runners-up PBKS: Rs 12.5 crore Third-placed Mumbai Indians: Rs 7 crore Fourth-placed Gujarat Titans: Rs 6.5 crore Orange Cap winner (Sai Sudharsan): Rs 10 lakh Purple Cap winner (Prasidh Krishna): Rs 10 lakh Emerging Player winner (Sai Sudharsan): Rs 10 lakh Most Valuable Player (Suryakumar Yadav): Rs 15 lakh Super Striker of the season (Vaibhav Suryavanshi): Rs 10 lakh + Tata Curvv car Fantasy King of the season (Sai Sudharsan): Rs 10 lakh Best Catch winner (Kamindu Mendis): Rs 10 lakh Most Dot Balls (Mohammed Siraj): Rs 10 lakh Super Sixes (Nicholas Pooran): Rs 10 lakh Fours of the season (Sai Sudharsan): Rs 10 lakh Fairplay Award (Chennai Super Kings): Rs 10 lakh Pitch and Ground (Delhi Capitals home ground New Delhi): Rs 50 lakh List of award winners in the RCB vs PBKS final Player of the Match (Krunal Pandya): Rs 5 lakh Super Striker (Jitesh Sharma): Rs 1 lakh Most Dot balls (Krunal Pandya): Rs 1 lakh Most fours (Priyansh Arya): Rs 1 lakh Fantasy King (Shashank Singh): Rs 1 lakh Most Sixes (Shashank Singh): Rs 1 lakh. Fresh off their triumphant win in the IPL (Indian Premier League), RCB have received Rs 20 crore for winning the 18th edition of the league, while runners-up Punjab Kings got richer by Rs 12.5 lifted their maiden title in the world's biggest T20 league by getting the better of PBKS by six runs in an exciting summit showdown here on Tuesday, ending a long wait of 18 years for the team as well as its talisman Virat Kohli Third-Place finishers Mumbai Indians earned Rs 7 crore for reaching Qualifier 2, while the fourth-placed Gujarat Titans were given Rs 6.5 crore for playing in the the years, the IPL prize money has grown the inaugural 2008 edition, the winning side received Rs 4.8 crore, whereas the runner-up team was awarded Rs 2.4 Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) has got the 'Best Pitch and Ground' award for the matches held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Besides the recognition, DDCA also got richer by Rs 50 stadium hosted seven matches this season, all of them being preliminary President Rohan Jaitley expressed his gratitude, stating, "This award is a testament to the tireless work of our curators, staff, and management. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in cricket infrastructure."
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Virat Kohli guides IPL side to finally win their first title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 17-season drought by winning their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad. RCB posted 190-9, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 43; Punjab Kings were restricted to 184-7 despite Shashank Singh's 61 off 30 balls. Virat Kohli was visibly emotional as RCB secured the win, shedding their underachievers' tag. Despite a steady start, RCB's innings saw Kohli anchoring, but the team struggled to form significant partnerships, failing to surpass the 200-mark. Punjab's chase began strongly, but key wickets taken by Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned the match in Bengaluru's favour, sealing their victory.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Krunal Pandya strikes the Khaby pose with IPL trophy after match-winning Final performance
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Krunal Pandya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) 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. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 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. 'A particularly special feeling': Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win Quiz: Who's that IPL player? 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.
India.com
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Krunal Pandya Creates History Becomes First Player In IPL History To…
Krunal Pandya has etched his name in IPL folklore by becoming the first player in the tournament's history to win the Player of the Match (POTM) award in two separate IPL finals. The all-rounder, known for his composure and ability to deliver under pressure, achieved this rare feat in the IPL 2025 final, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Krunal delivered a match-defining performance. With RCB defending a moderate total, Krunal spun a web around the Punjab batting line-up, returning with figures of 2 wickets for 17 runs in 4 economical overs. His control, variations, and clever bowling on a high-pressure night played a key role in RCB lifting their maiden IPL title. What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that Krunal had earlier won the Player of the Match award in the IPL 2017 final while playing for the Mumbai Indians. In that game, he played a crucial knock of 47 off 38 balls to guide MI to a narrow 1-run victory over Rising Pune Supergiant, a classic final etched in IPL memory. With this, Krunal Pandya becomes the only cricketer to receive POTM in two IPL finals, highlighting not just his longevity but his ability to rise to the occasion in the biggest matches. His contributions have not only helped two different franchises to title victories but also showcased his value as a true big-match player. __ @RCBTweets — Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) June 4, 2025 As Krunal celebrated this feat, he called his brother Hardik Pandy, the two now boasting nine IPL trophies between them. With this iconic moment, Krunal has firmly cemented his place among IPL legends.
