As Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings prepare for the grand IPL 2025 Final in Ahmedabad, a familiar face from the tournament’s golden era has made a colourful appearance, none other than Chris Gayle , the Universe Boss.
In the build-up to the final, Gayle was seen wearing a vibrant red turban along with an RCB jersey, prompting fans to wonder: is he supporting Royal Challengers Bengaluru over Punjab Kings? Or is this just Gayle’s way of celebrating both his former teams?
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Gayle's IPL journey began with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, but it was with RCB (2011–2017) that he truly became a T20 giant. He scored 3,420 runs in 91 matches, including five centuries, with a blazing strike rate and the record-breaking 175* which is still the highest individual score in IPL history.
From 2018 to 2021, Gayle played for Punjab Kings, where he added 1,339 runs in 41 matches at an average of 36.18 and a strike rate of 143.20. His time with PBKS was marked by flair and consistency, including a century and 10 fifties.
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As the sun sets on a season full of twists, Chris Gayle’s red-turbaned presence serves as the perfect bridge between two hopefuls chasing history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, steered by the composed Rajat Patidar and fuelled by the enduring fire of Virat Kohli , are just one step away from ending an 18-year wait. Punjab Kings, driven by Shreyas Iyer ’s intensity and a fearless young core, believe their time has come. With no past champions in sight and everything to play for, the IPL 2025 final promises to crown a new king.
In the build-up to the final, Gayle was seen wearing a vibrant red turban along with an RCB jersey, prompting fans to wonder: is he supporting Royal Challengers Bengaluru over Punjab Kings? Or is this just Gayle’s way of celebrating both his former teams?
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Gayle's IPL journey began with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, but it was with RCB (2011–2017) that he truly became a T20 giant. He scored 3,420 runs in 91 matches, including five centuries, with a blazing strike rate and the record-breaking 175* which is still the highest individual score in IPL history.
From 2018 to 2021, Gayle played for Punjab Kings, where he added 1,339 runs in 41 matches at an average of 36.18 and a strike rate of 143.20. His time with PBKS was marked by flair and consistency, including a century and 10 fifties.
Quiz: Who's that IPL player?
As the sun sets on a season full of twists, Chris Gayle’s red-turbaned presence serves as the perfect bridge between two hopefuls chasing history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, steered by the composed Rajat Patidar and fuelled by the enduring fire of Virat Kohli , are just one step away from ending an 18-year wait. Punjab Kings, driven by Shreyas Iyer ’s intensity and a fearless young core, believe their time has come. With no past champions in sight and everything to play for, the IPL 2025 final promises to crown a new king.
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