Krunal became emotional remembering his relationship with MI (Photo: Videograb)
RCB's star all-rounder Krunal Pandya played a big role in getting Mumbai Indians out of IPL 2026. Krunal's innings of 73 runs in Raipur overshadowed Mumbai Indians and they were out of the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs. RCB won the match by 2 wickets, after which all-rounder Krunal Pandya revealed the truth about his relationship with the Mumbai Indians franchise and its support staff Kieron Pollard. He remembered those days when he too was a part of the MI camp. Mentioned the bond between Pollard and Pandya Brothers. Remembering those past moments, Krunal Pandya also became emotional.
Pollard elder brother… spent 6 best years in MI
Krunal Pandya told that he has spent his best 6 years in Mumbai Indians. He described Pollard as the GOAT of T20 format i.e. the greatest player and called him his elder brother. According to Krunal, Pollard and Pandya brothers were the mainstays of MI then. Krunal also remembered the moment in IPL 2021 when Pandya brothers and Pollard played together for the last time for MI. Krunal Pandya became a little emotional while reminiscing about those old days associated with Mumbai Indians.
Bonds that are 𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 ❤️🫂💙
🎥 Heartwarming words from Krunal Pandya that hit you right in the feels as he remembers his time at @mipaltan 🫶#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RCBvMI | @krunalpandya24 | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/ifNpKSRnU3
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 10, 2026
Mumbai lost due to Krunal Pandya's match winning innings
As far as the match is concerned, RCB won it on the last ball. Playing first, Mumbai Indians had scored 166 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, RCB chased the target of 167 runs by losing 8 wickets. The most successful batsman from RCB was Krunal Pandya, who scored 73 runs in 46 balls with 5 sixes and 4 fours. This is the biggest score from the bat of Krunal Pandya in IPL 2026, the script of which he wrote against his old franchise Mumbai Indians.
Story of victory written in front of pain
During the match winning innings against the Mumbai team, Krunal Pandya was having severe cramps, which he mentioned after the match. He told that the cramps started from the calf and spread to the hips and back. He admitted that usually he does not bat for so long but he wanted to struggle against the difficult target for his team RCB.
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