Raipur, May 11 -- Amid a great Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 run with both bat and ball, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya has his eyes set to making a return to the national side and possibly playing a role in the 2027 ODI World Cup, being co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Krunal produced one of the best batting efforts of his career, battling several problems: falling wickets at the other end, a tricky Raipur wicket producing troubling uneven bounce, and his own body. Facing cramps in both his legs, Krunal unleashed one of the best counter-attacking knocks of the season, taking his side to the table top and ending the Sunday on a happy note for RCB fans.

In this season, Krunal has shown glim...