Watch: Universe Boss Chris Gayle reunites with RCB after washed-off match vs KKR
Universe Boss Chris Gayle made a surprise visit to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain .The legendary West Indian cricketer was in a cheerful mood, sharing laughs and light moments with the players. RCB stars, including Phil Salt, warmly welcomed Gayle, clearly delighted by his presence. His visit added to the post-match spirit, sparking smiles and nostalgia as the team embraced one of its most iconic former players.advertisementWatch the video here Universe Boss Chris Gayle popped in at the HQ after last night's washout!Captain Rajat Patidar thanked fans for their unwavering support and presence at the Chinnaswamy, despite relentless rain! pic.twitter.com/m7l9VEUo39— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 18, 2025
After playing the first three seasons for the Knight Riders, Gayle joined RCB in 2011, and he didn't look back from there on. He stayed with the Challengers for seven seasons before joining the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2018. The 2021 edition was his last in the IPL.In 142 IPL matches, Gayle scored 4965 runs at an average of 39.72 and a strike-rate of 148.96 with six hundreds and 31 fifties to his name. Back in 2022, Gayle was also inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame along with AB de Villiers. Moreover, he represented RCB in six games in the Champions League T20.advertisementAs far as RCB are concerned, the washed-off match against KKR meant that they took a step closer towards booking their berth in the playoffs. Had they won the match, they would have become the first team to secure their berth in the top four.Rajat Patidar's men are currently placed at the top of the table with 17 points and a net run rate of +0.482 thanks to wins in eight out of 12 matches. Their next match is against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 23 in Bengaluru.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch
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