IPLKrunal PandyaSubramaniam BadrinathRoyal Challengers BengaluruMumbai Indians
Ex-CSK Player's Remark on Krunal Pandya Sparks Outrage During IPL Match
Published: May 11, 2026
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Krunal Pandya, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, anchored his team's tense chase with a fighting 73 against Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2026 clash, despite battling severe cramps on a challenging Raipur surface. The left-hander combined resilience with calculated aggression to keep RCB alive, before Bhuvneshwar Kumar sealed the tense chase with a six in the final over.
Former Chennai Super Kings and India batter Subramaniam Badrinath sparked outrage with a comment made during the match, jokingly remarking that he would have thought about 'letting Krunal Pandya die' from the cramp.
Krunal Pandya spoke to broadcasters after the game, describing the cramps as 'very, very painful' and stating that he was determined to fight through the pain and contribute to his team's win.
The incident has sparked criticism on social media, with fans reacting negatively to Badrinath's comment. The IPL will continue with upcoming matches, and teams will be looking to secure crucial wins in the tournament's final stages. The league's schedule and standings can be tracked on various platforms, with the next matches set to take place in the coming days.