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RCB's Broken-Body Hero: Krunal Pandya's Cramp-Hit 73 Brought Back Memories of Glenn Maxwell's Impossible 201
Pandya scored 73 off 46 balls despite cramps as Bengaluru recovered from 39-3 and moved to the top of the IPL table.
- On Sunday in Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball finish, with Krunal Pandya scoring 73 off 46 balls despite severe cramps.
- Mumbai Indians posted 166-7 after being asked to bat first, anchored by Tilak Varma's 57 off 37 balls, though the side reeled at 28-3 during the powerplay.
- Rebuilding from 39-3, Krunal revived the innings by adding 55 off 42 balls with Jacob Bethell, helping the team reach the 167-run target on a two-paced surface.
- Raj Bawa's final over conceded the winning runs, leaving Mumbai with its eighth defeat in 11 games and elimination from playoff contention.
- The victory propels defending champions RCB to the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 games, as the team faces Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday.
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RAIPUR, India (AP) — Krunal Pandya overcame cramps to hit 73 runs off 46 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a tense last-ball finish
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