It was a night of high emotions for the Pandya brothers, as Krunal Pandya played a pivotal role in helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift their first-ever IPL title — and big brother Hardik Pandya couldn’t hold back his feelings.

Soon after RCB’s 6-run win over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final, Hardik took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message for Krunal. Posting a picture of Krunal celebrating on the field, Hardik wrote:

“In tears right now. Proud of you bhai ” — tagging his brother @krunalpandya_official.

The post quickly went viral, with fans lauding the brotherly bond and the significance of the moment for the Pandya family.

Krunal had delivered a standout performance on the biggest night, finishing with an economical 4-0-17-2 spell in a high-pressure final — a contribution that proved crucial in tilting the game in RCB’s favour.

Hardik, himself a seasoned IPL and international star, is no stranger to big finals — but this time, it was watching his brother shine that brought him to tears.

In a season full of storylines, this emotional moment between the Pandya brothers was one of the most heartwarming sights of RCB’s historic title-winning night.