IPL 2025: ‘What I saw was not just a cricket match- AB de Villiers on RCB’s historic title win. Cricket news
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player AB de Villiers wrote an emotional letter on Instagram on June 3, 2023, celebrating RCB’s first Indian Premier League (IPL) title victory at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South African legend looked from the stand as RCB defeated the Punjab Kings (PBK) to end the 18 -year wait for the trophy.De Villiers has placed the position of RCB’s second biggest run-scorer at 41.10 with 4,522 runs in 157 matches, two centuries and 37 half-centuries at a strike rate of 158.33 with half-centuries and 37 half-centuries.“Dear RCB family, there were some words last night that would never do justice completely, but I will try, because when it is complete, the heart is eligible to speak. As I went to the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, the sun was already immersed under the horizon, but it felt as if RCB’s red still burnt the horizon. A neutral site, he said, but when I heard the roar, I saw the faces painted with jersey, flags, red and gold, I knew that it was home.,De Villiers mentioned that despite being in western India, the atmosphere felt like its home ground M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.“What I saw was not just a cricket match, but a closing. A culmination of faith, heartbreak, miracle, and a loyal loyalty of a loyal loyalty, were able to reward, so far.
Former RCB Star shared a special moment with Virat Kohli during the match. “And then, as the night had already not shaken every feeling, there was Virat, standing for a long time, in front of me. Our eyes met for a brief moment, and it was all taken. We did not need words. In that cool exchange, everything was understood. The year, near Miss, both of us did this dream. There were tears, yes, but even more, a deep, unspecified. We have shared countless innings, conversations and fights together, but the words they spoke after the game, the way they accepted our journey, contribution and shared memories, it touched one part of me that there are some things in this game anytime. That moment reminded me. It is not about numbers. ,Quiz: Who is that IPL player?Developers expressed pride in successful on the big stage to young players like Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal.“Thanks to RCB management, for coaching staff, sometimes for loyal fans, and for every player who wore this jersey, thanks me to allow me to be a part of this beautiful heritage. Even if I was not batting last night, a piece of my heart will always be there. This title means that due to the journey before and for me, it will always be one of the greatest happiness of my life. I love seeing the team, finally his trophy was raised. With all my love, pride and gratitude, you Sri 360. “In the final match, RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs after batting. Virat Kohli scored 43 runs, while Rajat Patidar (26), Jitesh Sharma (24), and Liam Livingstone (25) made valuable contribution. Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jaimison took three wickets for PBK.Chasing 191, managed 184/7 despite the efforts of PBKS, Priyash Arya (24), Prabhasimran (26), Josh England (39), and Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 61. Krunal Pandya’s 2/17 influential bowling earned him the match player.This was PBK’s second IPL last appearance and their first in 11 years, but their wait for the trophy continues.
