In the IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased their bowling prowess, taking three wickets while conceding 73 runs in eight overs. Suyash, despite being expensive with 47 runs, managed to secure two wickets, while Krunal maintained a tighter economy rate of 6.50. Krunal attributed their success to understanding the ground dimensions and maintaining tight lines, while former Mumbai Indians (MI) player Ambati Rayudu pointed out MI's difficulties against spinners. The MI spinners struggled, with a combined economy of 13.83, highlighting a lack of adaptability from MI batters. Krunal praised Suyash's development under the guidance of their spin-bowling coach and emphasized the importance of being unpredictable and strategic in bowling. He reflected on his own performance, noting that while his economy rate has fluctuated, he aims to contribute significantly with both bat and ball as the season progresses.