Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings batter, Chris Gayle, has shown his support to both his ex-IPL franchises uniquely. He arrived at Ahmedabad for the 2025 IPL finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gayle’s social media post of wearing a Pagdi (Turban) and RCB jersey showing his support to both teams. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Punjab Kings will take on each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, after the latter defeated the Mumbai Indians at the qualifiers 2 at the same venue.
Ye Chris Gayle kisko support kar rha hai ??? 😭#RCBvsPBKS #IPLFinal pic.twitter.com/mIU2KvGPqo
— Amit 𝕏 (@AMITZZZ_) June 3, 2025
Chris Gayle at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Years Played: 2011 – 2017
Matches: 91
Runs Scored: 3,420
Average: 43.32
Strike Rate: 152.72
Centuries: 5
Fifties: 19
Highest Score: 175 (off 66 balls)* vs Pune Warriors India in 2013 (still the highest individual score in IPL history)
Chris Gayle at Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Years Played: 2018 – 2021
Matches: 41
Runs Scored: 1,339
Average: 36.07
Strike Rate: 143.32
Centuries: 1
Fifties: 10
Highest Score: 104 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad* in 2018
| Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 91 | 3,420 | 43.32 | 152.72 | 5 | 19 | 175* |
| PBKS | 41 | 1,339 | 36.07 | 143.32 | 1 | 10 | 104* |
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