In the IPL 2025 final, Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first-ever title by defeating Punjab Kings. This marked Krunal’s second Player of the Match award in IPL Finals, with his first coming in 2017 when he played a crucial role in Mumbai Indians’ victory.
Looking back at the history of IPL finals, there have been a total of 18 Player of the Match awardees. Some notable performances include Yusuf Pathan’s all-round display for Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural season, Anil Kumble’s match-winning spell for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009, and Shane Watson’s sensational century for Chennai Super Kings in 2018.
Other standout performances include Manish Pandey’s heroics for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, Rohit Sharma’s crucial fifty for Mumbai Indians in 2015, and Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling for MI in the 2019 final. Ben Cutting’s explosive innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016, and Faf du Plessis’ match-winning knock for CSK in 2021 were also memorable moments in IPL finals history.
In the most recent final, Krunal Pandya played a pivotal role for RCB with his bowling performance, helping them secure a narrow victory over PBKS. With a rich history of outstanding performances in IPL finals, Krunal’s contribution in the 2025 final will be remembered as a key factor in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic triumph.
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