As Royal Challengers Bengaluru were preparing for the most important match in their IPL journey, something truly touching happened at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Right before the big game against Punjab Kings, fans witnessed a beautiful scene, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, two legends of RCB, shared a warm and emotional moment that brought back a lot of memories.
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Kohli met his former teammate and long-time friend de Villiers in the team’s camp. Their warm hug quickly became a moment that touched fans across the globe.
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Right before the big match, Virat walked up to AB de Villiers and gave him a warm hug. No words, just pure feelings. Cameras caught it, and fans couldn't stop talking about it after.
People in the stadium cheered when they saw both standing together again. It felt like a reunion of old friends who once ruled the ground together. RCB fans especially felt extra emotional about it.
This wasn't just a hug, it was a memory walking back in. AB and Kohli have been the heart and soul of RCB for many years. They played side by side for many seasons. After AB retired in 2021, fans missed seeing them together.
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So when they came face-to-face ahead of a huge final, it just clicked. People who supported RCB for years felt like a part of their journey flashed again.
Catch the special moment between Kohli and de Villiers here in the video below:
Virat Kohli with AB DE Villiers 🫂❤️ #ViratKohli #ABdeVilliers #TheLastMile #TATAIPL2025 #iplfinal2025 pic.twitter.com/lMsVzZNjZ9
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