In a development that will strengthen the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team ahead of IPL 2025, all-rounder Krunal Pandya will wear the legendary red and gold jersey. The veteran cricketer, who has been on red-hot form, is a leader with many strings to his bow and delivers match-winning performances to a team eager for their first IPL crown.

A Leader Who Delivers

Krunal has had a phenomenal two-year run, guiding his side to successive DY Patil Tournament titles in 2024 and 2025. His capacity to deliver the goods during pressure situations, both with bat and ball, made him the Player of the Series winner, which further reinforced his image as an authentic match-winner

- Captain.
- Defended the Trophy.
- Won the DY Patil Tournament in 2024 & 2025.
- Player of the series.
- All round performance with bat & ball.

KRUNAL PANDYA, THE CHAMPION WILL BE JOINING RCB SOON FOR IPL 2025 💪 pic.twitter.com/HPowGpC68l

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 5, 2025

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Not only an all-rounder, Krunal has emerged as a pressure player captain as well. Keeping a title aloft is not easy, but his coolness and keen cricketing brain took him and his team to back-to-back wins.

What He Brings to RCB

RCB's search for an IPL trophy has been frustrating and long, but Krunal's presence might prove to be a game-changer. His capability of playing in more than one role whether as a finisher, a powerplay enforcer, or a trusted left-arm spinner brings tremendous balance to the side.

With his experience and successful record in domestic and franchise cricket, RCB supporters will be expecting Krunal to bring his championship-winning form to the biggest T20 stage.

As the season of IPL 2025 draws near, everyone will be looking at how champion Krunal Pandya will fit into RCB's scheme of things. Will this be the season when Bangalore finally gets its hands on the much-coveted trophy? Fans can only wait and see!