9 IPL Medals, 1 Family: Krunal Pandya's Triumph Leaves Hardik in Tears
In a tournament known for explosive moments, glittering finals, and star-studded clashes, it was a quiet, emotional note that stole the spotlight after IPL 2025's grand finale — Hardik Pandya’s teary-eyed reaction to his elder brother Krunal Pandya fulfilling a family promise.
Amid all the chaos of Royal Challengers Bangalore's maiden IPL win, where fans cheered, players lifted trophies, and Virat Kohli finally laid his hands on the elusive title, there stood Krunal — calm, smiling, and fulfilled. For RCB, he was the match-winner. For the Pandya household, he was a legacy keeper.
Krunal’s remarkable 4-over spell — conceding just 17 runs and dismissing two in-form batters — tilted the game’s momentum at a critical juncture. The numbers were superb, but the emotion behind the moment was even more powerful. Speaking to Ravi Shastri at the presentation, Krunal said:
"I told Hardik on the phone that in the Pandya household, there will be nine trophies in 11 years."
For context, the Pandya brothers now jointly boast nine IPL-winning medals. Hardik has five (four with Mumbai Indians and one with Gujarat Titans), while Krunal has four (three with MI, and now one with RCB). It’s a record that’s not just rare — it’s historic.
But this wasn’t just about records or stats.
Shortly after the match, Hardik took to Instagram with just five words:
"In tears right now. Proud of you bhai."
A sibling’s pride. A cricketer’s emotion. A family’s shared dream.
Hardik’s own team, Mumbai Indians, had bowed out in the Qualifier 2. Yet in that moment, there was no envy — only love. Because sometimes, cricket is more than just a game. It’s a story of sacrifices, shared goals, and childhood dreams unfolding under floodlights.
In a career spanning over a decade, both brothers have walked unique paths — one often in the limelight, the other quietly carving his own identity. And in IPL 2025, Krunal had his moment — not just as a cricketer, but as a big brother who made a promise and delivered.
In a world chasing individual glory, here was a reminder: the most meaningful victories are the ones you can share at home.
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