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[Saba Sports News] Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders are set to clash in Match 10 of the Indian Premier League at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite their longstanding rivalry, it’s often overlooked. Whether it’s Brendon McCullum’s explosive innings against RCB in the inaugural IPL match in 2008 or KKR’s remarkable dismissal of the Bengaluru franchise for a mere 49 runs, the lowest total in IPL history, these encounters have always been intense.
The rivalry gained new momentum with the announcement of Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of KKR for IPL 2024. Known for their on-field clashes, Virat Kohli and Gambhir have never shared a friendly bond. In a recently resurfaced video, Gambhir expressed his eagerness to defeat RCB, downplaying their star-studded lineup and highlighting their lack of significant achievements.
“The team I always aimed to defeat, even in my dreams, was RCB. Despite their star players like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers, they’ve failed to secure major victories,” Gambhir shared..
The rivalry between Gambhir and Kohli dates back to 2013, when Kohli confronted Gambhir during a match between RCB and KKR. The tension escalated during a Lucknow Super Giants game when Gambhir intervened in a heated exchange between Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq.