Krunal Pandya IPL

Krunal Pandya IPL [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Krunal Pandya is an Indian all-rounder who gained prominence for his explosive batting, accurate left-arm spin, and aggressive on-field presence. As an elder brother of Hardik Pandya, Krunal made his name in the IPL with Mumbai Indians, playing a crucial role in their title wins. 

His performances earned him an India debut in 2018, where he showcased his ability to contribute in both departments.  Over the years, he has played for Lucknow Super Giants before he was on the move again in 2025.

Here's a brief look at Krunal Pandya's IPL journey and his rise to fame.

Krunal Pandya IPL Team

Krunal Pandya IPL Team [Source: @RCBTweets/X.com]

Current IPL Team Of Krunal Pandya

As of the IPL 2025 season, Krunal Pandya is a key all-rounder for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). During the IPL 2025 auction, RCB secured Pandya's services for INR 5.75 crore, outbidding other franchises to bolster their squad with his versatile skills. 

Prior to joining RCB, Pandya represented the Lucknow Super Giants, where he delivered notable performances with both bat and ball. However, with limited retentions available, LSG released him from the squad and let him enter the mega auction pool.

Teams Krunal Pandya Has Played For In IPL

Krunal Pandya has been a part of multiple IPL teams since making his debut in 2016. He started his IPL journey with the Mumbai Indians (MI), who picked him for INR 2 crore in the 2016 auction. He played a crucial role in MI’s title wins in 2017, 2019, and 2020.

In the IPL 2022 mega auction, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) acquired Pandya, making him a key all-rounder in their squad. He even captained LSG in a few matches during the 2023 season when KL Rahul was injured. 

Ahead of IPL 2025, Krunal Pandya was released by LSG and bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the mega auction table. Now, he is set to play a crucial role for RCB with his spin bowling and aggressive batting.

Overall, Pandya has represented MI, LSG, and RCB in the IPL.

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Krunal Pandya IPL Price

Krunal Pandya IPL Price [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X.com]

Krunal’s IPL Auction Price

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, Krunal Pandya was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 5.75 crore. The experienced all-rounder, who was previously with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), attracted interest from multiple franchises before RCB secured him. 

With his left-arm spin and aggressive batting, RCB got a quality all-rounder in their fold to boost their campaign as they aim for their maiden IPL title.

Krunal’s Worth In IPL Auctions Over The Years

Krunal Pandya entered the IPL in 2016 when Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for INR 2 crore. Owing to his consistency and match-winning performances, MI retained Krunal using the Right to Match (RTM) card for INR 8.8 crore during the 2018 IPL mega auction, making him the most expensive uncapped player at the time. 

However, ahead of the IPL 2022 season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) signed Krunal for INR 8.25 crore, where he played a key role in both batting and bowling. Moreover, after being released by LSG, Krunal was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 5.75 crore in the 2025 mega auction. 

Krunal Pandya IPL Captaincy Record

Krunal Pandya has limited captaincy experience in the IPL but has stepped up as a leader when required. During IPL 2023, Krunal Pandya captained Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the absence of KL Rahul, who was ruled out due to injury. Under Krunal’s leadership, LSG played 6 matches, winning 3 and losing 2.

Krunal Pandya IPL Records

Krunal Pandya IPL Records [Source: @mipaltan/X.com]

Most Runs By Krunal In An IPL Season

Krunal Pandya's most successful IPL season in terms of runs came in 2017 when he scored 243 runs for Mumbai Indians (MI) in 13 matches at an average of 34.71 and a strike rate of 135.75. 

Most Wickets By Krunal In An IPL Season

Krunal Pandya’s best IPL season in terms of wickets came in 2018 when he took 12 wickets for MI in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.07.

FAQs about Krunal Pandya IPL

Q.1 Which IPL team is Krunal Pandya in?

Answer: As of the IPL 2025 season, Krunal Pandya is a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He was sold to RCB for INR 5.75 crore during the mega auction.

Q.2 What is the price of Krunal Pandya in IPL?

Answer: Krunal Pandya’s price in IPL as of the 2025 season is INR 5.75 crore as RCB cashed out that money on him during the mega auction.

Q.3 Who is older, Hardik or Krunal?

Answer: Krunal Pandya is older than Hardik Pandya. He is two years and six months older than Hardik. 

Q.4 Which team buys Krunal Pandya in IPL 2025?

Answer: RCB bought Krunal Pandya in the IPL 2025 mega auction for a price of INR 5.75 crore. 

Q.5 Is Kruna Pandya in Pushpa 2?

Answer: No, Krunal Pandya is not in the Pushpa 2 movie. 

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