The stage is scheduled for the grand finale of IPL 2025, and while all eyes will be on the players, the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s fans have another reason to cheer, the presence of Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers in the stand. Two of the biggest legends in the history of RCB, Gayle and AB are ready to watch their beloved franchise battle for their old IPL title at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For a team that has created a heritage on Flair, Heartbreak and Under Anding Loyalty, these two Titans seem to be poetic in the person.Between them, Gayle and de Villiers have scored 7,942 runs for RCB – often illuminating Chinnaswamy with their fireworks. AB de Villiers, who played 157 matches for the team between 2011 and 2021, scored 4,522 runs on an average of 41.10 and a banging strike rate of 158.33, including two centuries and 37 half -centuries.
Gayle, the universe boss himself, represented RCB from 2011 to 2017, scored 3,420 runs in 91 matches, with five centuries and record-breaking 175* with his name and the highest personal score in IPL history. Their legacy is not just in numbers, but after the season he brought in Anand brought in the season of RCB fans.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?Now, as Virat Kohli and Silver Patidar led the accusation in another attempt to eliminate the 18 -year trophy drought of the franchise, the presence of AB and Gayle adds an emotional weight on the occasion. This is more than just one match because it is the culmination of years of hope, heart break and trust. Whether or not RCB finally gets to lift the trophy, his two biggest people in the stand will already have a win in the hearts of fans.
