Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya has been turning heads with a bowling approach that doesn\u2019t look like it belongs to any \u201ctextbook\u201d template. The left-hander\u2019s side-arm delivery, combined with the use of bouncers as a deliberate weapon, has made him a particularly awkward matchup\u2014especially for batters who are used to seeing more conventional angles.<\/p>\n
During RCB\u2019s Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, Krunal\u2019s unorthodox style left SRH\u2019s camp visibly unsettled. As Krunal tested the SRH batting unit with bouncers and side-arm action, SRH owner Kavya Maran appeared animated from the stands, with her reaction sparking questions about whether such an approach is even permitted.<\/p>\n
Her gesture was so noticeable that it also drew curiosity from fans watching along\u2014some wondered if Maran was questioning Krunal\u2019s bowling method. One expression captured in the moment summed up the disbelief, with the on-screen reaction reading: \u201cyeh kya daal raha hai bhai?\u201d<\/p>\n
For SRH, the twist was that despite the drama around his action, Krunal\u2019s impact wasn\u2019t enough to swing the contest.<\/p>\n
Even with the attention on his side-arm variations and bouncer strategy, Krunal ultimately failed to make a major difference in the result. In his spell, he conceded 24 runs in just two overs and managed to take a single wicket.<\/p>\n
With the bat later in the innings, Krunal added some resistance, scoring 41 off 31 balls. However, RCB still ended up losing the match by 55 runs.<\/p>\n
For RCB, the defeat did not derail their bigger goals. They still finished in the top two and wrapped up the league stage at the summit of the points table. SRH, though, seized the opportunity to make a strong impression in the same fixture\u2014delivering a performance that felt emphatic from the first overs.<\/p>\n
Abhishek Sharma set the tone almost immediately. There was no waiting, no cautious \u201cfeel-out\u201d phase\u2014just relentless intent. His 56 off 22 balls, featuring towering sixes and fearless hitting, effectively kick-started the batting onslaught.<\/p>\n
Travis Head then added another burst of momentum with a quick cameo, while the innings found its deeper rhythm through Ishan Kishan.<\/p>\n
RCB\u2019s bowlers struggled to find answers throughout. Every frontline option leaked runs at a rate above 12 an over, length deliveries were repeatedly punished, yorkers didn\u2019t land when needed, and even \u201cgood\u201d balls were converted into scoring chances. Amid the wreckage, Rasikh Salam was the only one to show a measure of control, taking two wickets.<\/p>\n
With SRH pushing the pace of the innings and keeping the scoring machine running, the stadium felt like a launchpad as Hyderabad built the advantage that ultimately produced the 55-run win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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