Krunal Pandya, who was named Player of the Match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 18th edition final against Punjab Kings, revealed that he called his brother Hardik after the game and cited that the Pandya household has nine IPL trophies in 11 years.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was cut to a 'dejected' figure after living through a heartbreak in the final of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
In an Instagram post, Gayle is seen sporting a turban, symbolising his support for PBKS, and wearing an RCB jersey and customised shoes displaying the Red and Gold colours of RCB
The ceremony took place before the final of the 18th edition of world’s biggest T20 tournament between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings
Iyer will have a chance to immortalise his name as the true ‘Sarpanch’ of PBKS as he looks forward to secure the franchise their first-ever IPL title against RCB
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Both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have never won the trophy
Iyer has been at the forefront of Punjab Kings' revival, leading from the front with 603 runs in 16 innings
A win today would break a title drought of 18 years for either Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Punjab Kings
In all, RCB have played a total of three finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 and have ended up on the losing side in each of the summit clashes
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Along with the picture, the filmmaker added a caption praising both cricketers for their journey and hard work
One of the most sought-after batters in the T20 leagues, Klaasen had recently represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and scored a ton in the concluding league game
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The tension was a stark contrast to Iyer’s otherwise composed demeanor after his match-winning knock, which kept PBKS alive in the tournament
The 36-year-old explosive batter and often underestimated off-spin bowler played 149 ODI matches for Australia
After falling short in Qualifier 1, Shreyas Iyer and Co. responded with commanding performance in Qualifier 2 on Sunday to set up title clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday
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Rest of the members of Punjab Kings playing XI, as well as those of Mumbai Indians, have also been penalised
Also heaped praise on MI batting mainstay Suryakumar Yadav who showed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament
Skipper Iyer's remarkable unbeaten 87 carry Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2
The winner will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final here on Tuesday
History tells Mumbai Indians know their way around these lanes of IPL knockouts better than either of the other two teams left in the competition and that certainly tilt the scales in favour of Hardik Pandya's side
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The Hardik Pandya-led side takes on Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on June 1
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