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AB De Villiers criticised the commentators for unfairly targeting RCB’s bowlers during LSG’s innings, urging them to consider the match conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AB de Villiers Slams IPL Commentators for Negative Narrative Against RCB Bowlers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers<\/a> has taken a strong stand against the IPL commentators, accusing them of making “lazy and negative comments” about Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers during their final league match of IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants. Though he refrained from naming individuals, AB De Villiers expressed his frustration over what he called a biased and one-dimensional narrative that unfolded during the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a thrilling contest at Ekana Stadium, RCB chased down a mammoth 228-run target in just 18.4 overs, securing a six-wicket win and sealing a top-two finish for the first time since 2016. The victory booked their place in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings, giving them two shots at reaching the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on his YouTube channel, De Villiers criticised the commentary team for focusing solely on RCB’s bowling struggles without acknowledging the nature of the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I listened to the commentators last night, and honestly, it got me so angry,” he said. “They were so negative when we were bowling. They kept saying, ‘RCB’s bowling is under pressure. They don’t look like they’re going to manage it.’ But did anyone stop to think that maybe it was just a really good batting wicket?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He continued, “To all you very clever and sharp commentators out there\u2014how about considering the possibility that it was an excellent surface for batting?”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

De Villiers’ remarks have resonated with fans, who echoed his concerns about biased narratives and called for more balanced, insightful analysis from the commentary box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AB De Villiers Defends RCB, Praises Team Unity and Depth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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AB de Villiers, one of Virat Kohli’s closest friends and a Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend with 5422 runs across 11 IPL seasons (2011\u20132021), came to the defence of RCB’s bowling unit amid criticism following their high-scoring win against Lucknow Super Giants. Speaking out against the repetitive narrative pushed by commentators, de Villiers emphasized the importance of context in match analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey kept repeating how RCB\u2019s bowlers were poor again. But as I watched, I thought\u2014sometimes commentators get stuck on a storyline,\u201d said de Villiers. \u201cYes, RCB haven\u2019t won a title, but it\u2019s lazy to just keep saying, \u2018Here we go again.\u2019 Rishabh Pant scored 118 on a tough pitch where other batters also looked comfortable. That tells you it was a very good batting surface.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSG put up a formidable 228\/3, led by Pant\u2019s unbeaten 118 off 61 balls. In reply, Kohli struck a half-century before Jitesh Sharma\u2019s unbeaten 85 off 33 and Mayank Agarwal\u2019s support sealed a remarkable chase for RCB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

De Villiers was particularly impressed by RCB\u2019s team-wide contributions this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat excites me most is that it\u2019s no longer just about one or two stars. Back then it was Kohli or Gayle; now, everyone\u2019s stepping up. Krunal Pandya played a phenomenal knock against Delhi, Hazlewood delivered when needed, and new players like Mayank Agarwal are making immediate impacts. That speaks volumes about the team culture.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South African legend believes such collective effort is the foundation of a successful, title-challenging squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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