India, May 30 -- A day after pulling up IPL commentators for uncalled for criticism of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers in their last group game against Lucknow Super Giants, AB de Villiers announced that RCB would go on to win this year's IPL and end their 18-year-long wait for the title. De Villiers' comments came after RCB thrashed table toppers Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in the Qualifier 1 on Thursday to get direct entry into the final for the first time since 2016.

De Villiers said RCB legend Virat Kohli has banned him from using the famous Kannada phrase "Ee Sala Cup Namde," which translates to "This year the cup is ours. " However, he believes RCB will go all the way this time and end the never-ending wait.

"The time has co...