S Badrinath found himself in the middle of a brewing controversy over a comment he made on commentary during the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians.

Following the match, taking to Instagram, Krunal showcased his battle scars, saying, "Some scars are proof that it was worth fighting for."

Krunal fought, and it all paid off as his counter-attacking 73 in 46 balls, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, paved the way for a final ball win for RCB, with two wickets to spare.

As RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya was batting in the middle, he suffered from cramps and went to the ground holding his leg.

Battling severe cramps and batting virtually on one leg, Krunal Pandya smashed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls in a tense chase that RCB sealed off the final delivery.

Krunal has represented India in five ODIs, scoring 130 runs in four innings at an average of 65.00 and a strike rate of 101.56, including a 58* on debut, which is the fastest fifty by an Indian on ODI debut.

Krunal Pandya, who spent his first six years at the IPL from 2016 to 2021 with the Mumbai Indians, reflected emotionally on his time with his former franchise, calling MI batting coach Kieron Pollard a "big brother".

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a stunning last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya has finally broken his silence on the viral video that appeared to show Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran grabbing him by the collar.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya and Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran had a heated exchange during an IPL 2026 game in Lucknow on Thursday.