Hardik Pandya in tears as brother Krunal Pandya lifts IPL trophy with RCB | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling victory against Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final. RCB scored 190 runs and defended the total successfully, edging the game by 6 runs. Krunal Pandya’s stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match award as his brother Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians skipper, became emotional after the match.

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling victory in the final of the 2025 IPL against Punjab Kings, celebrations and congratulatory messages flooded the internet. From fans pouring their heart out on social media to Virat Kohli being reduced to tears and more, the mood was a mix of emotions and jubilation for those in the RCB camp and for those that supported them. After the final, fans spotted an emotional moment shared between the Pandya brothers – Hardik and Krunal.While RCB only managed to rack up 190 runs in the summit clash, which many believed to be a bit lower in comparison to the high-scoring games at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year, RCB had to rely on the brilliance of its bowlers to win the game.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As they ultimately edged out PBKS after restricting them to 184 and ultimately securing the win by six runs. As the final came to a close and Krunal Pandya‘ RCB lifted the title, his brother and Mumbai Indians skipper was reduced to tears.

Hardik Pandya’s emotional message to brother and RCB man Krunal Pandya (Image via Instagram/@hardikpandya93)

In an emotional Instagram story, the MI captain poured out his heart in congratulation of his brother. The RCB man’s spell of 2 for 17, which included the crucial wickets of Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis proved to be a game-changer in Bengaluru’s win over Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab.

“In tears right now. Proud of you bhai”, penned Hardik as he showed his love for his brother’s triumph. Fans on social media have reacted to the MI captain’s message, with many highlighting the selflessness and joy shared by the brothers. RCB cruised to their first-ever IPL title as Mumbai fell in Qualifier 2 to PBKS.

Krunal Pandya also achieved a unique record after being named Player of the Match in the final. He previously claimed the same with Mumbai in the 2017 IPL final.