After his match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spinner Krunal Pandya admitted that they have a lot of hitters in the playing XI like Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, and Romario Shephered who can win games easily. Krunal Pandya scored 73 runs from 47 balls at a strike rate of 155.32, along with five boundaries and four maximums as well.
“It is always good to see the results. Sometimes, when you have put the hard work behind the scenes, it feels good when it comes off. It is quite satisfying. My role was clear. If we lose three early wickets, I can go in. Make sure we stitch a partnership. We have such great power hitters – David, Jitesh and Shepherd. We can take down the bowling. Glad that I fulfilled my role. When Virat is at the other end, it is quite easy. First 20 balls, it was scratchy for me. But he kept backing me. Then I got my mojo back. So, a lot of credit to Virat. I have always been an economical bowler,” Krunal Pandya said in the post-match presentation.
Further, the veteran also opened up on his bowling and the expectations he has for himself while playing the game as well.
“As a bowler, I have always wanted to be one step ahead. I have worked on my bowling. So, if you see the variations in speed. Knowing the batsmen’s strength, I am trying to use it to my advantage. I’m glad it’s going in my favour. Over time, batting is improving. As a bowler, I have realised we need to be one step ahead. Bowling a bouncer and a wide yorker, I have been practising. I have bowled before as well. I want the batters to keep guessing what I have in my armoury,” Krunal Pandya concluded.
However, chasing a target of 163, RCB faced a shaky start, losing three wickets for just 26 runs. But, a crucial 119-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya helped RCB win convincingly.
