Krunal Pandya mimics brother Hardik Pandya’s trophy celebration after IPL win | Cricket News
Celebrations are yet to fizzle out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally got their hands on the coveted IPL trophy. The side led by skipper Rajat Patidar staged a historic win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to finally put an end to their 18-year quest for glory in the premier cricket competition in the country. RCB amassed a total of 190 runs at the loss of 9 wickets and successfully defended the score to win the game by six runs.While the final did not feature Hardik Pandya or the Mumbai Indians, his trademark celebration certainly did. The MI skipper, known for his iconic trophy celebration where he shrugs his shoulders and points toward silverware is adored by fans.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As RCB’s trophy celebrations and pictures of players posing with the trophy go viral, it appears that the younger sibling’s mannerisms have rubbed off on his brother.
Krunal Pandya with the IPL trophy (Image via X/@krunalpandya24)
In a viral picture posted on Krunal Pandya‘s official X account, the all-rounder is seen mimicking his brother’s trophy celebration, which had earlier gone viral when he did the same after winning the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup a year ago. Pandya then later used the same when India won the ICC Champions Trophy over New Zealand in March. His celebration is in turn, inspired from popular Instagram creator Khaby Lame, who uses the same gesture in his viral videos.
Krunal Pandya, while making headlines for the classic celebration inspired by his brother, also played a crucial role in RCB’s win on Tuesday. Sent in to defend a total of 190, the left-arm spinner claimed two wickets.
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His magic spell of 2/17 in four overs ensured that yet another final did not end in heartbreak for RCB. He was deservedly named as the Player of the Match for his crucial performance on a night where RCB ended their trophy drought.
