IPL 2026: Kavya Maran’s reaction to Krunal Pandya’s bowling action goes viral

Published - 23 May 2026, 16:05 IST | Updated - 23 May 2026, 16:08 IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Krunal Pandya once again grabbed attention with his unusual bowling variations during the IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The experienced left-arm spinner has troubled batters throughout the season with his clever changes in pace, side-arm release and occasional bouncers, making him one of the trickiest bowlers to face in the tournament.

During the match, SRH owner Kavya Maran was spotted reacting animatedly from the stands while watching Krunal bowl. Cameras captured her appearing surprised by his unusual bowling style, particularly the side-arm action and short deliveries aimed at the batters. Her reaction quickly went viral on social media, with fans debating whether she was questioning how such bowling variations were being allowed.

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Despite RCB ending up on the losing side, Krunal delivered a useful all-round performance. The left-arm spinner conceded 24 runs and picked up one wicket in his two overs. He also contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 41 runs off 31 balls and trying to keep RCB in the chase during the middle overs.

Talking about the match, SRH produced a dominant batting display after winning the toss and opting to bat first. They posted a massive total of 255/4 in 20 overs, thanks to explosive knocks from their top order. Abhishek Sharma provided a fiery start with 56 runs from just 22 balls, while Ishan Kishan played a brilliant innings of 79 off 46 deliveries. Heinrich Klaasen finished strongly with an unbeaten 51 from 24 balls, smashing two fours and five sixes. For RCB, Rasikh Salam Dar was the standout bowler with figures of 2/52.

In reply, RCB managed 200/4 in their 20 overs and fell short by 55 runs. Captain Rajat Patidar fought hard with 56 runs off 39 balls, while Eshan Malinga impressed for SRH with figures of 2/33.

Despite the defeat, RCB finished at the top of the points table with nine wins and qualified for Qualifier 1, where they will face Gujarat Titans. SRH, meanwhile, secured third place and advanced to the Eliminator.