
Hardik Pandya emotional after Krunal wins 9th IPL trophy for family
Hardik Pandya in tears as brother Krunal adds 9th IPL trophy to Pandya household in 11 years
Hardik Pandya became very emotional after his brother Krunal Pandya helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The victory was very special for the Pandya family because it added the ninth IPL trophy to their home in 11 years.
Krunal played an important role in the final match against Punjab Kings. He bowled very well, giving only 17 runs in his four overs and took two important wickets. These wickets were of top players Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis. This helped RCB to win the match by six runs.
Hardik was watching the game and was moved to tears by his brother’s great performance. He shared his feelings on Instagram, saying, “In tears right now. Proud of you bhai.” This showed how much Hardik respected and loved his brother’s hard work.
Krunal’s journey in the IPL has been successful. Before joining RCB, he played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and won the IPL three times with them. Now, he added one more trophy with RCB. Hardik himself has won the IPL five times—four times with Mumbai Indians and once with Gujarat Titans. Together, the Pandya brothers have collected nine IPL trophies, which is a big achievement.
Krunal said in an interview that when he joined RCB, he told the team he loves winning trophies. He was happy that he kept his promise and manifested the win. He also told Hardik over the phone that the Pandya household would have nine trophies in 11 years. This shows how determined and confident Krunal was.
How Krunal turned the game for rcb
The final match took place in Ahmedabad, where the pitch was slow and tricky to play on. RCB batted first and scored 190 runs for 9 wickets, which looked like a modest total. Many thought the team might find it hard to defend this score.
Punjab Kings started well with two good opening batsmen, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. They scored 43 runs quickly in the powerplay (the first six overs). But then the wickets started falling one after another. Krunal’s bowling was the key reason.
Krunal used the slow pitch to his advantage. Instead of bowling fast, he chose to bowl slower deliveries and mixed his pace well. This made it hard for the Punjab Kings batsmen to score runs easily. He was brave to take this approach because bowling slow on a slow pitch can be risky.
He said that his biggest strength is to understand what the situation needs. On that day, he decided to be brave and vary his speed to get wickets. His plan worked perfectly as he took two crucial wickets and kept the runs down.
This performance won him the Player-of-the-Match award. It also helped RCB win their first IPL trophy after many years. The whole RCB team and fans celebrated Krunal’s success. But amidst the celebrations, Hardik Pandya’s emotional response stood out as he felt proud of his brother and the whole family’s achievement.
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The Pandya family’s IPL legacy
The Pandya family has a special place in IPL history. Both Hardik and Krunal have shown their talents on the cricket field for many years. Hardik is known as a strong all-rounder and a good leader, while Krunal is a skilled bowler and useful batsman.
Hardik’s IPL journey started with Mumbai Indians, where he won four trophies. He later moved to Gujarat Titans and won the title there as well. Krunal was also part of Mumbai Indians’ successful team for many years before joining RCB.
Winning nine trophies in just over a decade is a rare feat. It shows their hard work, talent, and dedication. The brothers are an inspiration to many young cricketers in India and around the world.
Krunal’s latest win with RCB proves that he can succeed anywhere and in any team. Hardik’s emotional reaction shows the strong bond between the brothers and their shared dreams.
The IPL 2025 final was a memorable match, especially for the Pandya family. Krunal Pandya’s excellent bowling helped RCB win the trophy, and Hardik Pandya’s emotional tears showed how much this victory meant to them.
This win added the ninth IPL trophy to the Pandya household in just 11 years, making their family’s cricket story even more special. Both brothers have worked hard and continue to make their mark in Indian cricket.
Their journey shows that with talent, hard work, and belief, great things can be achieved. Fans will remember Krunal’s bowling and Hardik’s proud tears for a long time.