Last Updated: June 12, 2025 11:37 AM
AB de Villiers couldn’t hold back his emotions. RCB finally won their first IPL trophy. The South African legend watched from the stands at Ahmedabad. His dream came true after 14 years of waiting.
RCB beat Punjab Kings on June 3, 2025. The match happened at Narendra Modi Stadium. Red jerseys filled every corner of the ground. AB de Villiers felt like he was home again.
AB de Villiers’ Official Statement Touches Hearts
The former RCB star wrote to fans online. He spent 11 seasons playing for this team. AB never won a title during his career. This victory felt personal for him.
“RCB the team that became family to me are now champions of IPL. Wow feels good to say that. It was a moment that I had dreamt of but even in those wildest dreams, I couldn’t have imagined it this perfectly. The foundation of the franchise, the leadership, the passion the people behind the scenes who never stop working, the fans who never stop believing all came together like never before. That’s what made this so much more than a victory.”
AB hugged Virat Kohli on the field. Both men cried like children. Their bond goes beyond cricket. They fought together for years without success.
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AB played 14 IPL seasons in total. He came close many times before. RCB always fell short in big moments. This time felt different from the start.
Fans Made the Difference
AB de Villiers’ official statement praised RCB supporters. They traveled from Bangalore to Ahmedabad. The stadium looked like M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Red flags waved everywhere you looked.
“You guys are incredible,” he told fans. Their loyalty kept him connected to RCB. AB retired in 2021 but stayed close. He attended many matches as a fan.
The victory celebration lasted until morning. AB joined the players in the dressing room. Old memories came flooding back. This felt like the perfect ending.
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AB wants more titles for RCB now. One trophy isn’t enough for him. The team has young talent everywhere. They can build something special here.
“This is just the start,” he promised. AB de Villiers’ official statement ended with hope. RCB fans waited 17 years for this. The journey was worth every moment.
