The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been a class apart in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League as they have stepped into Ahmedabad, waiting to find out their opponents for the final.
After finishing 2nd on the points table, RCB did not let the table-toppers breathe in the first Qualifier in the playoffs, defeating them by 8 wickets and with 10 overs to spare.
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This will be their fourth final, and the first since their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016. Their hopes are higher than ever.
As they aim to bring home their first IPL title, their former player and legend, AB de Villiers, looked hopeful of their chances this time. See what he had to say.
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AB de Villiers 'hopeful' of RCB's title aspirations in 2025
During an event on Saturday where de Villiers went to visit the Mumbai wheelchair team and played a bit of cricket with them, Mr 360 spoke to ANI about the chances of RCB looking good this time and has expressed his 'hope' for the final.
"I am very happy that RCB is in the final - I am very much looking forward to the finals and hopefully this will be the year for RCB," said the RCB legend.
Notably, de Villiers was with the team during their 2011 defeat against the Chennai Super Kings and 2016 defeat to SRH and has promised the fans of his presence in this year's final as well.
Who will face RCB in the IPL final?
RCB will face-off against the winners of Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, after MI won the Eliminator against the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur.
Qualifier 2 and the final will both be played in Ahmedabad on June 1 and June 3, respectively.