Krunal Pandya talks about RCB chants for him during SMAT: I was like wooo

Star all-rounder Krunal Pandya has already got a taste of the immense love which he will experience while donning the RCB jersey in IPL 2025. He recalled the time when the fans in the stands started chanting RCB-RCB as the Baroda all-rounder took the field in Indore during Sayed Mushtaq Ali 2024. Krunal was sold to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He went onto call RCB as the “best fanbase”.

“When I was playing in Indore after the auction, I was bowling and the entire one side of the stadium where there was crowd, they were changing ‘RCB..RCB’, and I was like, ‘Wooo.'” Krunal revealed in a video posted by the official social media handle of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Krunal Pandya captained Baroda in the SMAT 2024 and led them in the semi-final of the tournament before Mumbai knocked them out with a six-wicket win.

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Krunal was in awe of the love and support players receive from the fans, who stood with franchise through thick and thin.

“It’s insane the support that they get. Obviously, at home, everyone knows how RCB fans are. When RCB team used to travel for away games as well, you get the same kind of support, which not many franchises get. The fans are very passionate and very loyal. It’s been the best fanbase, hands down.”

Krunal on RCB fans

Krunal played for the Lucknow Super Giants for three years and will be part of the RCB franchise for the very first time in his illustrious franchise career.

The all-rounder also expressed his excitement for playing alongside the RCB star Virat Kohli.

“We all know who is Virat Kohli and what all he has done. Lots to learn from him as well. I love his passion, his aggression and what he brings to the team. His energy rubs on to others as well in the team. I love that sort of vibe and energy,” Krunal said.

He also shared a special message for the RCB fans and what awaits them in the upcoming season.

“RCB fans, I’ll just say one thing, you guys have been the backbone of this team. I can sense it that it will create something very special and magical. So, just keep supporting us and we’ll give you a lot of happiness this year.”