The Narendra Modi Stadium is gearing up to host a blockbuster showdown between two heavyweights, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), both of whom are yet to win a title. Ahead of the crucial summit clash, RCB are all set to get a massive boost. As per emerging reports, it is believed that RCB legends Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers are all set to attend the IPL 2025 Final match. 

The duo has touched down in Ahmedabad and will be in attendance today to rally behind their former franchise. Gayle and ABD have been ardent supporters of the RCB and have publicly shown their support for the franchise even in the gloomiest of times. However, those gloomy days are long gone. RCB now finds itself on the verge of creating history, and if the stars align, the duo could see their former franchise create glory.

See also: IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS Final - A Head to Head breakdown

ABD's message to RCB ahead of the final

In a video posted on his Instagram handle, De Villiers confirmed that he has arrived in Ahmedabad and is eagerly waiting in readiness for the IPL final to unfold. Going further into the conversation, the former Proteas legend admits that he has a strong feeling that RCB are going to clinch their maiden IPL title. 

Furthermore, he highlights the team's stellar run in this season and reflects on Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood's sublime form that has won they numerous matches. He further adds that RCB have a potent bowling attack and can take down any batting opposition once they hit their straps right.

 

 

 

 

 

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More about RCB's once-feared batting duo

During their prime years with RCB, just a mere mention of Gayle and De Villiers was enough to stoke fear in the minds of the opposition. While Gayle demonstrated brute force, De Villiers was a 360-degree player, which essentially meant that he could play all around the park and terrorize the bowlers with his wide range of shots. Both AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle have been instrumental in shaping the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) legacy in the Indian Premier League (IPL), both as dynamic players and as fan favorites.

De Villiers, most famously dubbed "Mr. 360," was with RCB from 2011 to 2021. Over 184 matches, he amassed 5,162 runs at an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68. Gayle, the Universe Boss, on the other hand, stayed with RCB from 2011 to 2017. During these years, he inflicted sheer carnage with the bat, plundering a total of 4,965 runs at an average of 39.72 and a strike rate of 148.96 with his best innings of 175* coming against Pune in 2013.