Gautam Gambhir, the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain and current mentor, is no stranger to intense rivalries, especially against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As the anticipation builds ahead of the IPL 2024 clash between KKR and RCB on March 29 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Gambhir has opened up about his desire to continue KKR’s dominance over RCB.
The history between Gambhir and RCB, particularly its captain Virat Kohli, is rife with tension, adding an extra layer of intensity to the already fierce rivalry between the two franchises. However, Gambhir focuses squarely on the game as he expresses his determination to emerge victorious against RCB again. Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the IPL 2024 match on Friday, 29th March, Gambhir has let his heart open about what he thinks about the KKRvsRCB rivalry. Read More – IPL 2024 RCB vs KKR, Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Team Captain, Head to Head, Squad and Pitch Report
‘Want to beat RCB even in my dreams’ – Gautam Gambhir
In a recent statement on Star Sports, Gambhir spoke candidly about his rivalry with RCB, emphasizing his desire to best them at every opportunity. He stated, “One team I want to beat every time, probably even in my dreams, was RCB.” This sentiment underscores the intensity of the competition between the two sides and Gambhir’s unwavering commitment to triumphing over his rivals.
.@GautamGambhir thinks @RCBTweets have massively underachieved in the past despite having @imVkohli, @henrygayle and @ABdeVilliers17 😬
Gambhir dreams of getting back on the field and beat Kohli & team yet again! 😱
Don't miss Gambhir's Kolkata take on Virat's Bangalore! 💥… pic.twitter.com/Vvx6YNmqNS
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 29, 2024
Despite the rivalry, Gambhir acknowledged the impressive brand of cricket that RCB has showcased over the years. He commended the team for boasting some of the best players in the league, including AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, and Kohli himself. However, Gambhir couldn’t resist taking a subtle dig at RCB, noting, “They have not won anything but they still think they have won everything.”
Gautam Gambhir on RCBvsKKR rivalry
Reflecting on KKR’s memorable victories against RCB, Gambhir highlighted the significance of three wins, particularly the inaugural match of the IPL, which witnessed a historic century from Brendon McCullum at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He remarked, “KKR’s best three wins have come against RCB only.”
Gambhir’s determination to continue KKR’s winning streak against RCB is evident as he reiterated his desire to emerge victorious in the upcoming clash. He affirmed, “If there is one thing that I want out of my IPL career, then I would love to go on the cricket pitch and beat RCB again.”
Interestingly, RCB has struggled to secure a victory against KKR at M Chinnaswamy Stadium since 2015, marking the longest streak of its kind in IPL history. This statistic adds a layer of significance to the upcoming match as both teams vie for supremacy on the cricket field.
As the excitement builds for the highly anticipated showdown between KKR and RCB, Gambhir’s words are a rallying cry for KKR fans everywhere. With his unwavering determination and fierce competitive spirit, Gambhir aims to lead KKR to another triumph against their arch-rivals, RCB.
