DC vs RCB: Krunal Pandya Credit Kohli for match -winning beat, says 'it's easy if virat on the other side is' | Mint

Krunal Pandya, who was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance, praised Virat Kohli after RCB’s victory to DC Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya celebrate their partnership during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals, in New Delhi (Ani). Pandya’s in New Delhi (Ani) Krunal Pandya’s in New Delhi (Ani) Krunal Pandya’s The overall heroade led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) in an exciting Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Sunday. Pandya, who was named Player of the Match, played Virat Kohli an important factor in his success. Krunal Pandya’s performance in DC vs RCB Clash Krunal Pandya batted in an important situation when RCB’s batting range collapsed and they were on 26/3 and the target of 163 runs looked difficult. Pandya took the lead and erected a partnership with Kohli. He knocked down 73 off 47 balls, including 5 boundaries and four sixes, and played a match-winning beat. Krunal was also commendable on the bowling front. In the four overs he bowled, Pandya conceded 28 runs and chopped an important wicket from Faf du Plessis. Krunal Pandya Credit Virat Kohli Krunal who played an explosive beat and praised Virat Kohli economically. “It’s easy if virat is on the other side,” he said. “First 20 balls, it was scratchy for me. But Kohli kept supporting me. Then I got my mojo back. So, a lot of credit to him, he added. Krunal Pandya adapted to a difficult surface. The match unfolded on a pitch that wore unpredictable,” the wicket played very differently. If we lose three early wickets, I can go in. Make sure we stitch a partnership. We have such a big power – David, Jitesh and Shepherd to take off the bowling, ‘he said.’ Glad that I fulfilled my role, ‘he added. Krunal Pandya’s bowling attack Krunal Pandya’s bowling, characterized by smart pace variations, struggled the DC fights. ‘ I’ve always been an economic bowler. As a bowler, I’ve always wanted to be a step forward, “he said.” I practiced a bouncer and a broad zealot. I want the fighters to keep guessing what I have in my armor, “he added. RCB at the IPL points Table Royal Challengers Bengaluru got to the top of the points table after winning seven out of ten games. They won their last three games on a trot and 14 points. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals with 12 points each.