Krunal Pandya floors KKR with 3-fer on RCB debut: Stats
What's the story
Veteran left-arm spin all-rounder, Krunal Pandya, shone for his new side Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening contest of the 2025 Indian Premier League season on Saturday at Eden Gardens.
Krunal picked 3/29 from his 4 overs as KKR managed 174/8 in their 20 overs.
At one stage, the hosts were 107/1, losing 7 wickets for 67 runs thereafter.
Here's more.
Bowling
A solid display with the ball
Krunal was introduced by Rajat Patidar inside the powerplay. He conceded 15 runs in the 5th over of KKR's innings.
Thereafter, he was brought back in the 11th over right after Sunil Narine's departure in the final ball of the 10th over.
Krunal dismissed Ajinkya Rahane (56) and then he got the key wickets of Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh.
Information
Krunal dismisses Rahane for the 4th time in IPL
As per ESPNcricinfo, Krunal has now dismissed Rahane for the 4th time in IPL. Across 10 innings, the batter owns 61 runs from 53 balls at 15.25 (SR: 115.09).
Wickets
79 wickets for Krunal in the IPL
Playing his 128th match, Krunal's 3/29 takes him to a tally of 79 wickets in the IPL. He averages 33.35 with his economy rate being 7.36.
Versus KKR, Krunal has raced to 11 wickets from 17 matches at an average of 30.54.
The former MI and LSG bowler's economy rate is 7.12 in this regard.