As over 90,000 fans went wild with AB AB for the IPL 2025 final between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was painted red and blue as the fans reveled in the excitement over a ground they considered a second home. The fact that two cricketing greats and former RCB talismans, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, were in the stadium, among other stars, added to the electric atmosphere. De Villiers, with his destructive batting and revolutionary shots, and Gayle, with his reputation of being a power hitter, had joined RCB in their journey towards the IPL trophy after 18 long years. The crowd's slogan was a salute to de Villiers, an indicator of the immense emotional bonding between the team and the spectators. The stadium rang out with anticipation and nostalgia as these icons, who had shared RCB's journey of numerous near-misses, now represented hope for a long-overdue victory. It was not only about the match; it was about how it celebrated RCB's past and the lasting legacy of its past players. The roar of the fans, one and all rising into a deafening din, betrayed the importance of de Villiers and Gayle as individuals. Their presence was a reminder of the years they were so close, only to let it slip away, and now they were faced with the final, with the familiar buzz of anticipation in the air and the hope of turning that drought into a victory. The chant of "AB, AB" was a bridge of time, of then and now, a tribute to the champions that had crafted RCB's history.

WHOLE 90,000+ FANS CHEERING "AB, AB" IN NMS 🐐 pic.twitter.com/kzd3LpUiSu

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 3, 2025

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RCB Win the Match in Today's Final and Takes Cup After 18 Years with Rajat Patidar as Captain

In a nail-biting twist of events, RCB won the IPL 2025 title, ending an 18-year wait since taking over under captain Rajat Patidar. The final witnessed RCB score a demanding 190/9, courtesy of a good batting display anchored by strategic moves by Patidar. In spite of a heroic effort from PBKS, the bowling of RCB in association with quick fielding made it a non-starter for them. The success with Patidar as captain brought a suitable climax to a season of fluctuations. It represented a triumph for the fortitude of the squad and the brains of their captain. The 90,000 fans, who had undergone years of pain, were now out of control in celebration, chanting "RCB, RCB" instead of the old "AB, AB." This IPL 2025 final will be remembered not only for what it revealed in people emotionally but also for what it celebrated in the legends and for what it delivered in fantasy.