Krunal Pandya will join Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025 after being acquired for Rs 5.75 crore at the auction. His strong all-round performance made him a key pick for RCB, adding experience to their squad.
Allrounder Krunal Pandya has been signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Krunal Pandya sold to RCB for Rs 5.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
The bidding war saw RCB outlast Rajasthan Royals to secure the talented player.
Pandya, known for his match-winning contributions, will join forces with Virat Kohli at RCB.
His big break came when Mumbai Indians picked him in the 2016 IPL auction for Rs 2 crore, even though he had not yet played first-class cricket.
He made an instant impact, scoring an exciting 86 runs off 37 balls in his debut season. Krunal was a key player for Mumbai Indians, contributing to their multiple IPL titles over six seasons.
In 2022, he joined Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.25 crore and continued to shine.
Krunal’s international career began in 2018, when he made his T20I debut for India against the West Indies, and he later made his ODI debut in 2021
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Auction Battle and Pandya’s Price
Krunal Pandya entered the IPL auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore.
The bidding process was intense, with Rajasthan Royals initially matching RCB’s offers.
Ultimately, RCB triumphed with a bid of Rs 5.75 crore, successfully acquiring the all-rounder who has a solid IPL track record.
Krunal Pandya’s IPL Journey
Before joining RCB, Pandya had a successful stint with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where he played from 2022 onwards.
His contributions with both bat and ball made him a sought-after player.
In his IPL career, he has scored 1,647 runs and taken 76 wickets in 127 matches, proving his all-round prowess.
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