It is pure power - AB de Villiers on RCB's batting unit for IPL 2025

RCB will be on the road for their first two games of IPL 2025 as they first take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on March 22nd before they face off against Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk on March 28th.

Rajat Patidar's men will then play their first home game of the season against Gujarat Titans on 2nd April before once again flying out to Mumbai for their fourth game. Talking on JioStar Press Room, RCB Hall of Famer AB de Villiers pointed out that the schedule could be a massive bother for the team but they have got the necessary firepower to overcome it all. He also talked about the balance in the squad being the solution to RCB’s potential woes in IPL 2025.

Talking about the scheduling, AB de Villiers said, “Their scheduling is going to be a big obstacle. The team is balanced and that bodes well for them, especially with their scheduling, where they hop around to different venues all the time, right throughout the tournament. They've got the trickiest schedule of them all.”

He also shed some light on the balance of the squad, stating, “They're only lacking an X-factor spinner, right? Krunal Pandya is a wonderful spinner. We've seen him over the years perform very consistently and he can chip in with the bat as well. They have some other options as well. But I mean, look at that batting lineup. It is pure power. There's a mix between power and also control."