New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- In an encouraging development for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya is displaying some fine form ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Krunal was the 'Player of the Match' in RCB's IPL title win against Punjab Kings, with figures of 2/17 in four overs, coming in clutch with wickets of top-order batters Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis.

In Baroda's Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) clash against Hyderabad, Krunal posted a 63-ball 109, with 18 fours and a six, along with centuries from Amit Passi (127) and Nitya Pandya (122), which took Baroda to 417/4. He was also economical with the ball, bowling a 10-over spell of 0/59 and contributed in his side's win.

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