RCB secured their third consecutive victory on Sunday, and also ascended to the peak of the IPL 2025 points table. On Sunday, the team led by Rajat Patidar overcame Rishabh Pant’s DC in New Delhi, triumphing by six wickets. Krunal Pandya was the standout performer at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, as the all-rounder excelled with both bat and ball, delivering a match-winning display.

In pursuit of 163 runs, RCB achieved 165/4 in 18. 3 overs, thanks to Krunal’s unbeaten innings of 73* runs off 47 balls. The Indian international struck five fours and four sixes, achieving a strike rate of 155. 32. Additionally, he returned figures of 1/28 in the first innings, claiming the wicket of former RCB captain Faf du Plessis. Krunal was acquired for ₹5. 75 Crores during last year's mega-auction, starting from a base price of ₹2 Crores.

‘Today was his day’: Virat Kohli on Krunal Pandya

Following the match, Virat Kohli praised Krunal’s influence and disclosed that the whole team had been anticipating such a performance from the all-rounder. “Whenever there is a chase on I keep checking with the dugout if we are on course, what is my role etc. Krunal. . today was his day. We were waiting for him to come into the tournament with the bat. Who are the bowlers to target,” he stated.

“I try and ensure I don’t stop my singles and doubles and combine with the occasional boundary. This year you can’t just come out and hit, you have to assess, understand the conditions and then plan accordingly. We have communicated beautifully as a team in the batting and that’s the reason we have 7 wins out of 10.

“It’s looking good for us. We have Romario (Shepherd) after Tim (David) as well for extra added power. That firepower at the back end definitely helps. Hazlewood and Bhuvi are world-class bowlers. There’s a reason why he has the Purple Cap on his head. Krunal bowled well too. Don’t forget that Suyash can be the dark horse as well. He may not have got the wickets but he has been good,” he further added.

Kohli is also the current Orange Cap leader with 443 runs in 10 matches, leading second-placed Suryakumar Yadav (427 runs). Meanwhile, RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood has risen to the top of the Purple Cap race with 18 wickets in 10 matches.

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