RCB Receive Major Boost Ahead of IPL 2025 Final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a sensational season in the IPL so far. This time, the team defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 to make it to the final of IPL 2025. This is the fourth time the Bangalore team has reached the final. The last time they achieved this milestone was in 2016, but then they had to face a title defeat. This time, the atmosphere is a bit different, as the confidence of the players is visible. Virat Kohli is giving a strong start with the bat, while the bowling combination is balanced, and they are delivering on the field. There is stability in the performance of the team. The loyal fans are hoping that this time the title will be theirs.

AB de Villiers Arrives in India for IPL Final

AB de Villiers, who did not win the title despite being an important part of the team for years, had already announced that if the team reaches the final, he will come to India.

Now, as his beloved team has qualified for the final, he has reached India. De Villiers is also in the commentary box on Star Sports. He said that he would be happiest if he could lift the trophy with Virat Kohli. The friendship of de Villiers and Kohli has been very famous in the cricket world. The chemistry between the two has been visible on the field. Now it will be interesting to see whether the team from Bengaluru win the final to be played in Ahmedabad on June 3 or not.

There is a lot of discussion among the fans. Will this be RCB's year? Will the dream come true? The answer will be found soon.

AB de Villiers career with RCB:

AB de Villiers' career has always been special for RCB. Ever since he first joined the team, he has connected with fans with his style and game. There was confidence and clarity in every shot he played. No matter how good the bowler was, if AB was at the crease, hopes remained alive. The Proteas star's batting at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has often bailed the team out of difficult situations. His strike rate, understanding of controlling the tempo, and ability to stay calm in clutch moments made him invaluable to the team.

The right-hander played many memorable innings for RCB, including his century against MI in 2015 and his partnership with Virat Kohli against Gujarat in 2016, which are still remembered. His flexibility in the batting order kept the team balanced. AB used every corner of the ground with 360-degree shots and made the opposition bowlers uncomfortable.

His presence also influenced the team's mindset. Young players looked up to the former as a role model, and his calm presence brought stability to the dressing room. De Villiers never captained, but there were times when he was so accurate in reading the match situation that his advice proved decisive.