Star batter Virat Kohli dedicated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian Premier League 2025 victory to AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their immense contributions to the franchise. Kohli emphasised the trio's shared pursuit of the title and the significance of having De Villiers and Gayle present during the momentous occasion.
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