Bengaluru, April 25 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower classified spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya as an "important pick" for the franchise during last year's mega auction, as the seasoned ball-tweaker continues to play the role of an unsung hero in RCB's quest for a maiden IPL trophy in the ongoing edition.

Krunal has been the nucleus behind Bengaluru's dominance in the middle overs throughout the season. On a tricky surface that loosened in the second innings against the Rajasthan Royals, Krunal shrouded his variations in a veil of pace to stage the visitors' downfall in the pulsating 206-run target.

Rajasthan attempted to pull off a 206-run heist, but Krunal dented their hopes heavily by striking on his first...