AB de Villiers reveals RCB’s secret weapon after their blazing start in IPL 2025

The former South African captain AB de Villiers shared his thoughts on the hectic schedule of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the ongoing IPL 2025. The Rajat Patidar-led RCB has kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, registering back-to-back thrilling victories against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

The strong start has put the Royal Challengers Bengaluru right at the top of the IPL 2025 points table, sending a clear message to all the opponents that they are here to win the title this season. RCB’s journey began with a commanding seven-wicket win over KKR on their turf, followed by another dominant 50-run victory against CSK at the iconic Chepauk Stadium.

AB de Villiers hails Royal Challengers Bengaluru's blazing start in the IPL

These two victories have set the perfect tone for the tournament, giving fans plenty to cheer about. As RCB gears up to face Gujarat Titans at their home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 2, they will aim to continue the winning streak.

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However, the road ahead is not easy. After their home clash against the Gujarat Titans, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will travel to Mumbai to face the Mumbai Indians on April 7. Then they will return home to host Delhi Capitals on April 10, and once again they will be on the road, traveling to Jaipur to play Rajasthan Royals in their next IPL 2025 clash on April 13.

AB de Villiers calls RCB's hectic schedule 'crazy'

Reacting to the packed schedule, the former RCB legend AB de Villiers called it "crazy." However, he believes that constantly moving from one place to another can actually help keep the Bengaluru team together and build momentum in the ongoing tournament.

AB de Villiers said on his podcast, “The start of a campaign is never easy, but they did it absolutely spot on. Look at that: ‘Away, away, now they go home. Then they are away again, home, away, home, away; it’s crazy. I’ve never seen a situation like this, and it is challenging, but it can be one of your strengths.”

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Proteas legend reveals how hectic schedule will help the Bengaluru team this season

The legendary batter has pointed out that too many home games in a row can make players lose connection as they get caught up in their own routines, so frequent travel will help the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stick together, which could work in their favor this season.

The Proteas' great added, “It can keep the squad together, especially when you find a bit of momentum to jump around like that… You often find yourself traveling together. If you have four home games in a row, you sort of lose feel for the players… Guys do different things; they go to restaurants at night, and you sort of lose that touch and the connection between the squad.”

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He also hailed the franchise for the way they stunned the defending champions KKR in the 2025 season opener and then registered a historic victory against the CSK at Chepauk.

De Villiers signed off by saying, “The defending champions, KKR… to beat them away from home at the start of the campaign, and also CSK, whose record at Chepauk is absolutely incredible. From here, the road actually gets easier for RCB as we look at the points table. RCB is right on top, the only team with two wins and a fantastic batting run rate.”