Krunal Pandya (RCB all-rounder) is setting his sights on a return to the Indian cricket team for the 2027 ODI World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Following a strong performance in the 2026 IPL, where he scored 141 runs at an average of 35.25 and took 10 wickets, Krunal demonstrated his potential with a standout innings that included a fifty, despite facing challenges such as cramps and falling wickets. He emphasized his lifelong dream of playing for India, stating, "When I was a kid... I wanted to play for the country. Still, it has not changed." RCB recently clinched a thrilling last-ball victory against the Mumbai Indians, solidifying their position at the top of the IPL points table with 14 points. Krunal's last international game was in July 2021, but his consistent performances in domestic cricket keep his hopes alive for a national comeback.