{
  "id": 15201928,
  "title": "‘It was incredibly special’: AB de Villiers on RCB’s 2025 IPL win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/it-was-incredibly-special-ab-de-villiers-on-rcbs-2025-ipl-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:15:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/it-was-incredibly-special-ab-de-villiers-on-rcbs-2025-ipl-win-10925988/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their winless streak and claimed their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The team defeated Punjab Kings at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. AB de Villiers, who spent 11 seasons with the franchise, expressed that witnessing RCB's victory was an incredibly special moment. He shared a post-match celebration with team captain Virat Kohli, describing it as a truly special connection between them.\n\nDe Villiers participated in both the 2025 finals and shared his admiration for the energy and atmosphere during the matches. He formed a strong bond with Kohli, who constantly gazed into his eyes during the game. The captain and the player exchanged warm words, expressing that the connection was a privilege to have. De Villiers also recalled the great energy within the RCB dressing room, sharing the space with legends like Kohli and Chris.\n\nHe expressed that RCB was catching up well and that witnessing the team's growth was a privilege. De Villiers and Kohli had a good understanding of the flow of the game, allowing them to stay one step ahead and have an impact on the matches. Their synergy was a combination of effective communication and mutual understanding. De Villiers concluded by stating that the victory was a matter of time for the team to break their jinx and hoped that the success would open up more opportunities for the franchise.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "RCB won IPL title in 2025, ending winless streak",
    "AB de Villiers, 11-season veteran, called victory special",
    "De Villiers and Kohli shared strong bond, mutual understanding"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}