With the excitement for the IPL 2025 final building between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, AB de Villiers had a surprise in store for the fans. The former RCB star paid tribute to his buddy and former teammate, Virat Kohli, on the eve of the big game in Ahmedabad. One single win stands between RCB and their maiden IPL title, and to Kohli who has been on fire this season with 614 runs in 14 matches carrying eight half-centuries-it’s an ideal chance to bring home a trophy that’s eluded him for more than 10 years.
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A message from AB on Star Sports to Kohli was to go win the IPL trophy once they beat PBKS in the finals. He shared that he would be cheering for him at the Narendra Modi Stadium. De Villiers said, “My message to Virat is to go out and enjoy. Have a smile on your face. I’ll be there watching you. Bring that trophy home. Enjoy every minute of it.”
He urged the team and fans in kind to have faith and trust in the setup as the team prepares for what should be an epic final. “To the fans, buckle up. It’s going to be a great final. It’s one to remember, and the players will give their all until the last ball,” he stated.
The IPL 2025 final is set for tonight at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB has beaten PBKS twice this season, but anything can happen in a pressure-packed final. AB de Villiers believes RCB is finally ready to claim their first IPL trophy.
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He shared, “The time has come. RCB is going all the way.” Even though he mentioned that Kohli asked him not to say the famous line Ee Sala Cup Namde, AB is confident and wants fans to hang on, get ready, and enjoy the ride as they make history
