New Delhi: Kuronal Pandya sums up his fierce battle against it. Mumbai Indians With an emotional Instagram story after the sensational last-ball win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.“Some marks are proof it was worth fighting for,” Krunel wrote alongside a photo of him suffering a major injury during his match-winning innings in Raipur on Sunday night.The all-rounder battled through aches and pains during a sensational 46-ball 73, an innings that saved RCB from deep trouble while chasing 167.
Despite struggling to move freely towards the end of his innings, Krunal continued to take on the bowlers and hit five sixes and four fours on a difficult surface.‘I like tough situations’After the match, Krunel admitted that he thrives under pressure and enjoys taking charge in tough moments.“I obviously love difficult situations and I always prepare for them and look forward to them,” Krunel said in the post-match presentation.“I obviously wanted to finish the game but I couldn’t. The shot Bhuvi played was the shot of the match.”The RCB star also revealed the extent of the pain during the chase.“It started in the calf, went to the glutes and went to my back. So I was in a lot of pain. I usually don’t bat that long,” he said.
Instagram story of Krunal Pandya
An emotional reunion with Mumbai IndiansCronel, who spent six seasons with MI along with brother. Hardik Pandyaalso spoke passionately about facing his former franchise and praised the MI batting coach. Kieron Pollard.Polly is my elder brother. I had the best six years at MI. Kieron Pollard and the Pandya brothers were the engine room,” he said.Former South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher later described Krunal as a “street fighter”, saying the all-rounder refused to go down despite barely standing.
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RCB eventually sealed a dramatic two-wicket victory thanks to a late six. Bhuvneshwar Kumara result that knocked MI out of the playoff race and moved them to the top of the IPL standings.
