Krunal Pandya, the all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has thrown his support behind star batsman Virat Kohli following his unusual struggles in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Kohli has faced a difficult patch, recording two consecutive golden ducks, which has raised concerns among fans. Despite this, he has accumulated 379 runs from 11 innings, averaging 42.11 with a strike rate exceeding 163, including three half-centuries. Pandya emphasized that the RCB team remains confident in Kohli's ability to bounce back, stating that setbacks only motivate him further. In RCB's recent thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Raipur, Pandya himself made a significant contribution, scoring 73 runs off 46 balls to secure a tense 167-run chase. He noted the parallels between this match and a previous game against Delhi Capitals, highlighting Kohli's influence on the team's performance.