Krunal Pandya has reached 100 wickets in the IPL while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Lucknow Super Giants. He took 2 wickets in the match, including Mitchell Marsh and Abdul Samad. In total, he now has 100 wickets from 147 IPL matches.
Along with his bowling, he has also scored 1757 runs in his IPL career. This makes him a true all-rounder in the league. Only Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel have done this before him among Indian players. Jadeja leads with over 3000 runs and 173 wickets, while Axar also has more than 1900 runs and 131 wickets.
Krunal now has 100 wickets at an average of 31.41 and an economy rate of 7.53. He also has one four-wicket haul. For Mumbai Indians, he took 51 wickets in 84 games. For LSG, he took 25 wickets in 43 games. For RCB, he has 24 wickets in 20 games with a better average of 22.29.
He started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians. He was part of their title-winning teams in 2017, 2019, and 2020. He later played for Lucknow Super Giants from 2022 to 2024. He then moved to RCB in 2025 for ₹5.75 crore. He also helped RCB win their first IPL title in 2025.
Krunal Pandya Becomes Third Indian to Achieve 1000 Runs and 100 Wickets Milestone
Krunal has been one of the best all-rounders for RCB in 2026 IPL. He is also a four-time IPL champion. He has taken important wickets this season. He has dismissed named like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. On April 15, 2026, he reached a major milestone by completing 100 IPL wickets. He also became only the third Indian player to score 1000+ runs and take 100+ wickets in IPL history.
So far in 2026 IPL, he has taken 5 wickets. This adds to his strong 2025 season, where he picked 17 wickets and helped RCB win their first IPL title with a match-winning final performance. His best bowling is 4/45.
A big talking point this season has been his use of the bouncer as a spinner. He uses it based on instinct, which has helped him surprise batters and stay effective in a fast-changing T20 game.
Across his IPL career, he has played 147 matches. He has scored 1757 runs, and taken 100 wickets. His batting average is around 22, with a strike rate close to 132. He has hit 153 fours and 65 sixes.
Krunal Pandya on Impact Player Rule and Evolving Bowling Approach in IPL 2026
He said he has always been open to trying new things in his bowling. He explained this after the MI vs RCB match in 2026 IPL.
He said the Impact Player rule has changed how the game works. Earlier, teams used more all-rounders, but now there are more pure batters. The game has become more aggressive from ball one. So bowlers also need to adapt quickly.
Krunal said he does not plan every delivery заранее. Instead, he uses his instinct during the game. Sometimes he bowls a bouncer, sometimes spin variations, depending on the situation.
He also said modern batters are very attacking, so bowlers must stay one step ahead mentally and with skills. He added that he rarely practices unusual deliveries like bouncers, but uses them in real match situations when needed. He believes adapting and trying new skills is important to survive in today’s fast IPL format.
He also mentioned that he does not specifically practice bouncers much. He bowls them in matches when he feels the moment is right and fully commits to it. He believes adapting and trying new skills is important to survive in today’s fast IPL format. His approach has worked well in 2026 IPL. He has even troubled top batters with this variation.
FAQs
Q. What milestone did Krunal Pandya achieve?
A. He completed 100 IPL wickets against Lucknow Super Giants.
Q. How many total wickets does Krunal Pandya have now?
A. Krunal Pandya has 100 wickets from 147 IPL matches.
Q. Which teams has Krunal Pandya played for in the IPL?
A. He has played for Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Q. What makes his bowling special in IPL 2026?
A. Krunal Pandya uses instinct-based bowling. It include surprise bouncers, to adapt to aggressive batting.
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