- Krunal Pandya’s unique bowling action sparked viewer reactions.
- SRH owner Kavya Maran appeared confused by Pandya’s bowling.
- Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen led SRH’s strong batting.
Kavya Maran Krunal Pandya Action: Krunal Pandya grabbed attention with his bowling action in the last two IPL seasons. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) experienced all-rounder mixes up his pace cleverly throughout the innings and even experiments with side-arm deliveries and surprise bouncers, leaving several batsmen uncomfortable at the crease. However, it was the reaction from SRH owner Kavya Maran that quickly became one of the biggest talking points online. Check it out:
Kavya Maran reaction to Krunal Pandya bowling action was priceless 😭😂
She didn’t look happy with it.
That “yeh kya daal raha hai bhai?” expression was too funny 🤣 pic.twitter.com/WYPeU4Nbsj— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) May 22, 2026
A video recorded from the stands shows Maran appearing visibly confused while watching Krunal’s bowl.
Kavya Maran’s Reaction Goes Viral
The moment unfolded during RCB’s bowling innings as Krunal attempted to unsettle Hyderabad’s aggressive batting lineup.
Her animated reaction led many fans on social media to speculate that she was questioning whether Pandya’s style of bowling. She was gesturing towards the field, immitating the action, while speaking to a person nearby.
Krunal has increasingly become known for experimenting with angles and variations rather than relying purely on spin. His tactical changes have helped him remain effective in T20 cricket despite evolving batting conditions heavily favouring aggressive strokeplay.
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SRH Dominate RCB
Although Krunal generated buzz with his unusual bowling methods, the night ultimately belonged to SRH’s explosive batting unit. Ishan Kishan produced a brilliant innings of 79 runs from just 46 deliveries, anchoring SRH’s innings with controlled aggression from start to finish.
Meanwhile, Heinrich Klaasen delivered another destructive cameo, smashing 51 off only 24 balls to completely shift momentum in Hyderabad’s favour during the death overs.
SRH eventually piled up a massive total of 255 runs, putting enormous pressure on Bengaluru’s batting lineup. Despite flashes of resistance from RCB batsmen, the visitors managed only 200 runs in reply, handing Hyderabad a commanding victory.
Interestingly, the defeat made little difference to Bengaluru’s campaign, as they still managed to secure a top-two finish and ended the IPL league stage at the summit of the points table heading into the Playoffs.
