Krunal Pandya Celebrates Fifth IPL Title with RCB

Krunal Pandya, the veteran all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, shares his excitement after winning his fifth IPL title. He emphasizes the importance of team success and reflects on his journey in cricket. RCB's recent victory over GT in the finals showcases their strength, with Pandya playing a crucial role. This win marks RCB's second IPL title and their fourth overall in Indian franchise cricket. Discover more about Pandya's motivations and the match highlights in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2026, 18:55 IST

Krunal Pandya's Joy After Fifth IPL Title

On Monday, Krunal Pandya, the seasoned all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed his delight after clinching his fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title, describing the accomplishment as "incredibly satisfying." This victory marks his fifth title overall, with two consecutive wins for RCB in the 2025 and 2026 seasons, following three titles with the Mumbai Indians (MI). His contributions were pivotal in helping RCB defend their title during the 2026 season.

Winning Trophies: Krunal's Motivation

In an interview on JioHotstar, Pandya shared, "Winning trophies has always driven me in cricket; there's nothing like the thrill of lifting a championship. While individual performances and match victories are fulfilling, winning a tournament is truly exceptional." He further remarked, "Throughout my career, I have envisioned and worked towards team success, and I feel fortunate to have been part of teams that have achieved this. Securing my fifth IPL trophy in eleven years is immensely gratifying, and I appreciate the journey and opportunities I've had."

RCB's Victory Over GT

In the final match, RCB opted to bat first, and GT managed to score only 155 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Washington Sundar was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 50 runs off 37 balls, while Nishant Sindhu contributed 20 runs. The RCB bowlers, including Rasikh Dar Salam (3 wickets for 27 runs), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 for 29), and Josh Hazlewood (2 for 37), consistently took wickets.

RCB began their innings strongly with a partnership of 62 runs between Venkatesh Iyer (32 runs off 16 balls) and Virat Kohli. Although GT fought back and reduced RCB to 132 for 5, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes, led RCB to victory with two overs remaining.

This triumph marks RCB's second IPL title and their fourth overall in Indian franchise cricket, which includes two Women's Premier League (WPL) titles.