AB De Villiers Backs RCB For IPL Glory
De Villiers' confidence in RCB's ability to win the title is rooted in their dominant bowling performance and the team's ability to have multiple players step up, making them a strong contender for the championship. The team's success is a testament to Kohli's leadership and the hard work of the players, and they are ready to take on their opponents in the final.
Virat Kohli's impressive form and leadership have been instrumental in RCB's success, with the team reaching the final after a nine-year absence, and former player AB De Villiers believes they can win the title, ending their 18-year wait.
Suresh Raina, a former CSK player, has highlighted Kohli's hard work and dedication, which has been evident in his performance this season, scoring over 614 runs at a strike rate of 146.53, including eight half-centuries. Raina also pointed out the significance of the number 18 in Kohli's career, marking 18 years of hard work and the 18th season of the IPL.
RCB's dominant bowling performance in Qualifier 1, where they dismissed Punjab for 101 runs and chased down the target in 10 overs, has been a key factor in their success. Josh Hazlewood played a crucial role with figures of 3-21, and De Villiers credits the team's success to multiple players stepping up, not just one or two.
As RCB prepares to face their opponents in the final, De Villiers remains confident that they will win the title, despite Kohli's request not to say the popular Kannada phrase "Ee Sala Cup Namde" (This year the cup is ours) ahead of the IPL 2025 final. With their impressive performance and team effort, RCB is poised to end their 18-year wait for the championship.