10 Occasions Higher Than Earlier than: AB de Villiers Hails RCB’s Squad Energy After Bangalores Dominant Victory Towards CSK

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) created historical past by defeating Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) at Chepauk for the primary time in 17 years. With this victory, RCB now sits on the high of the IPL 2025 factors desk, having gained each of their opening matches convincingly.

RCB began their marketing campaign with a robust assertion, defeating the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Eden Gardens. They then continued their dominance by overcoming CSK on their dwelling turf, establishing themselves as critical contenders for the IPL 2025 trophy.

Former RCB participant AB de Villiers, who was an integral a part of the crew for years, lauded their efficiency. De Villiers, who skilled the highs and lows of RCB intently, together with their 2016 ultimate loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He praised the crew’s squad depth and steadiness on his podcast, AB de Villiers 360.

“The steadiness of this RCB squad is 10 occasions higher than in earlier seasons,” De Villiers remarked. He additionally highlighted the affect of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, saying, “I noticed Bhuvi and thought, ‘he wasn’t going to play,’ after which he got here in. That is what you need. You need guys the place you go ‘Wow, is that this man the alternative?’ He wasn’t even within the beginning lineup for the primary recreation (vs KKR), and now they create in Bhuvi Kumar as a alternative for the second match. That is the type of steadiness and depth you want in a crew.”

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a right away affect by dismissing CSK’s Deepak Hooda early, showcasing his wicket-taking capacity within the powerplay. His inclusion additional strengthened RCB’s already formidable bowling assault.

Impressed by RCB’s commanding performances in opposition to two sturdy groups, AB de Villiers now eagerly awaits their subsequent match in opposition to Gujarat Titans, scheduled to happen at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, on April 2.