Defending champions RCB won on the last ball in a thrilling match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday. With this, RCB has reached the top position in the points table. Krunal Pandya (73; 4 fours, 5 sixes off 46 balls) played a crucial innings when the team was struggling at 39/3. Krunal did not go down even if one leg was taken. He brought RCB close to victory with lightning shots. The team needed 9 runs off the last three balls to win. Bhuvneshwar (7 not out) hit a six and RCB’s victory was assured. Krunal Pandya spoke after this match.
“I like tough situations. Always ready to face such situations. I got a lot of muscle pain while batting. They started from the legs and spread up to the back. Now I drink more fluids. That shot played by Bhuvneshwar is the highlight of this match. It is a pitch where only conventional cricket shots are played. Here one has to fight with full concentration and patience,” said Krunal.
Krunal, who previously played for Mumbai Indians, recalled his experiences. Kieron Pollard is like an elder brother to me. He played the best in the Mumbai team for six years. Me, Hardik and Pollard were the backbone of the team. We excelled in batting, bowling and fielding and won the team in many matches. In 2021 the three of us played the last match together. I still remember the emotional moment when the trio held each other’s hands and said ‘this is the last time we will play together’. I love Pollard. He is the best player (GOAT) in this format. Krunal Pandya explained that he won many trophies and matches.
