Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s all-rounder Krunal Pandya focuses on delivering his best to prevent batters from hitting boundaries on small grounds. With nine wickets in IPL 2026 so far, Pandya anticipates a crucial role in the upcoming match against Lucknow Super Giants. He emphasizes the importance of bowling well, especially on smaller fields like Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Pandya discloses his mental approach to bowling, disregarding the ground size and concentrating on executing his best deliveries. He aims to restrict quality batters like Heinrich Klaasen and Shreyas Iyer by inducing mistakes through controlled and strategic bowling. Pandya stresses the significance of adapting his tactics based on the game situation and the strengths of the opposing batters.
Acknowledging the evolving batting techniques in modern cricket, Pandya underscores the necessity for bowlers to innovate and stay ahead of the batters. He explains the deliberate inclusion of bouncers and yorkers in his bowling repertoire to outsmart the power-hitting abilities of contemporary batsmen. By leveraging his batting experience, Pandya strategically plans his bowling tactics to outwit the opposition and execute his skills effectively.
