As expected, AB de Villiers has returned to the Royal Challengers Bangalore XI to face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

The South African batsman missed the last couple of fixtures through illness as he suffered from a viral fever.

RCB coach Daniel Vettori however confirmed on Friday that De Villiers has returned to fitness.

Meanwhile, his compatriot Quinton de Kock is unavailable for the tie having flown home to attend a wedding.

RCB XI:

CSK XI: