Gautam Gambhir, mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has expressed his enduring desire to outshine the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), emphasizing that his ambition to triumph over them remains unwavering. Reflecting on Kolkata’s notable victories in IPL history, Gambhir highlighted three memorable triumphs against the Bengaluru-based franchise.
In the 32 encounters between the two teams to date, KKR maintains a slight edge, having emerged victorious in 18 matches. Gambhir specifically recalled Kolkata’s remarkable bowling performance that restricted Bengaluru to a mere 49 runs in the 2017 season, as well as KKR’s imposing total of 222 runs during the league’s inception.
Gautam Gambhir is determined to beat RCB on-field
In a video shared by Star Sports, Gambhir articulated his sentiment, stating, “One team I wanted to beat every time, even in my dreams, was Bangalore.” He attributed this fervor to the high-profile status of RCB, characterized by flamboyant ownership and a star-studded squad featuring the likes of Gayle, Kohli, and De Villiers.
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Despite RCB’s lack of title victories, Gambhir criticized their perceived sense of entitlement, remarking, “They have not won anything, still thought they have won everything and that attitude I can’t take that.” Acknowledging the formidable batting prowess of RCB’s lineup, Gambhir underscored the motivation behind his determination to overcome them.
He emphasized, “We always knew they were a very strong side and probably the most aggressive batting unit as well.” Gambhir expressed his aspiration to relive the thrill of defeating RCB on the IPL stage, emphasizing, “If one thing I want out of my IPL career, again go out on the field and beat RCB.”
The anticipation surrounding the rivalry between Gambhir and Kohli, fueled by their intense confrontation during IPL 2023, adds further excitement to the forthcoming clash between RCB and KKR on Thursday.
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