New Delhi: Krunal Pandya played a pivotal role in the Royal Challengers Bangalores first IPL victory.  RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the 2025 final held at Ahmedabads Narendra Modi Stadium. Krunal Pandyas exceptional performance led the Bengaluru franchise to victory in the final match.  His impressive bowling figures of 2 for 17 which included the key dismissals of Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis were crucial in defending their 190-run total. Pandya has received the Man of the Match award in an IPL final for the second time.  His previous win came in the 2017 final where his strong all-around performance secured Mumbai Indians one-run victory over Rising Pune Super Giants. Krunal Pandyas 47-run contribution off 38 balls was crucial in Mumbai Indians reaching a final score of 129  following a precarious position of 79/7.  His economical bowling figures of 4-0-31 further aided his teams performance. Krunal Pandya is the first player globally to receive the Man of the Match award in two separate IPL finals. Krunal and Hardik Pandya are the first brothers to each win the Man of the Match award in an IPL final.  Hardik previously received the award in the 2022 final leading the Gujarat Titans to victory with a strong all-around performance of 34 runs and 3 wickets while conceding only 17 runs.  This game like the current one was also played in Ahmedabad. Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya have both achieved significant success in the IPL.  Krunal has four IPL titles three with Mumbai Indians (2017 2019 2020). Hardik has five titles including one with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and subsequently leading Gujarat Titans to victory. Krunal Pandya received the Player of the Match award in three games this season notably the season opener versus Kolkata Knight Riders and a later match against Delhi Capitals.