AB de Villiers Reveals Pre-Season Confidence in RCB's IPL 2025 Title-Winning Squad

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers has shared the emotional significance of the franchise's historic IPL 2025 title win, revealing he had a strong pre-season conviction that the team was destined for success. De Villiers, who was present for the final moments of the triumph over Punjab Kings, noted that after reviewing the squad assembled at the mega auction, he felt for the first time that RCB had the perfect combination to go all the way. This belief was shared with Virat Kohli before the season even commenced.

De Villiers recounted a powerful exchange with Kohli after the team secured the championship. Kohli reportedly pulled him close, acknowledging the foundation laid by the former legends, including De Villiers and Chris Gayle, who had spent years building the franchise's legacy. This moment underscored the deep bond between the two players and the collective effort that finally culminated in the long-awaited trophy.

The title victory, secured by a six-run margin in the final, ended RCB's title drought and stirred deep emotions among the franchise's faithful. Kohli, who was instrumental in the campaign, had previously messaged De Villiers, insisting he be present for the trophy lift, a moment De Villiers promised he would not miss for the world.