Finally, after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended the 2025 season by lifting the trophy for the Indian Premier League 18th edition by a close margin of 6 runs from the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Krunal Pandya, a key player of the RCB for its 2025 campaign, has recreated his brother Hardik Pandya’s historic trophy-winning pose. Hardik Pandya was seen with this pose after winning last year’s and this year’s Champions Trophy. This iconic ‘Pandya Pose’ has been seen after RCB’s winning of this season.

Krunal Pandya’s Crucial Contribution
Krunal Pandya has been a key player for RCB’s campaign in 2025. He has smashed 109 runs in 15 appearances in the Indian Premier League 18th edition. His best score is 73* against the Delhi Capitals. His strike rate has also been impressive to the spectators. He has a pretty decent strike rate of 126.54. His contribution with the ball has also been extraordinary, as he was able to restrict runs with an economy of just over 8 and clinched 17 wickets as well. He was also the ‘Player of the Match’ for the finals against the Punjab Kings. RCB’s victory will be celebrated in Bangalore today from 5 PM onwards.
Mumbai’s Unfortunate Exit
After losing 5 consecutive matches during the season’s start, Mumbai Indians were at the bottom of the points table, but eventually climbed up the ladder and qualified for the second qualifiers. Although Mumbai Indians could not qualify for the finals but they gave an outstanding performance in the eliminators against the Gujarat Giants. They fell short during the second qualifiers against the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which eventually led to their removal from the season.
Hardik Pandya’s Performance
India star all-rounder and Mumbai Indians’ skipper, Hardik Pandya, has had an electrifying season. In his 15 appearances this season, he has managed to put 224 runs in the bag with a strike rate of 163.50. His best score of the season was 48*, which he smashed against the Rajasthan Royals. With the ball as well, he was brilliant. He took 14 wickets, but his economy was a little concerning for the Mumbai Indians. He bowled with an economy of just below 10.
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