Harshal Patel was a major buy for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction after a stellar performance last year. Patel was the top wicket-taker in the 2021 edition of the tournament and that fetched him a massive price tag of INR 102.5 million. However, the youngster has been having an average outing this year with 18 wickets from 14 encounters.

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Patel was in superb form on Friday as he took four wickets against Punjab Kings and that earned him a lot of praise from legendary Indian cricket team batsman Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster called Patel one of the best bowlers in the country at the death and praised him for somewhat restricting PBKS as Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow took the RCB bowlers to the cleaners.

"The only reason Punjab could score 209 and not more was because of Harshal Patel. His bowling is improving day by day and he is able to disguise his variations well. He is one of our leading bowlers in the country at the death. When batters are looking to accelerate, Harshal is a top bet," Tendulkar said on his YouTube channel while discussing the encounter between RCB and PBKS.

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RCB were defeated by PBKS despite Patel’s heroics with the ball as Livingstone and Bairstow helped the Mayank Agarwal-led side to a total of 209/9 and in response, Du Plessis &amp; Co fell well short of the target with Kagiso Rabada taking three wickets for the Punjab Kings franchise.

Harshal Patel was a major buy for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction after a stellar performance last year. Patel was the top wicket-taker in the 2021 edition of the tournament and that fetched him a massive price tag of INR 102.

Harshal Patel was a major buy for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction after a stellar performance last year. Patel was the top wicket-taker in the 2021 edition of the tournament and that fetched him a massive price tag of INR 102.5 million. However, the youngster has been having an average outing this year with 18 wickets from 14 encounters. Also read | Gavaskar, Kaif pick 'premier player' for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022 Patel was in superb form on Friday as he took four wickets against Punjab Kings and that earned him a lot of praise from legendary Indian cricket team batsman Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster called Patel one of the best bowlers in the country at the death and praised him for somewhat restricting PBKS as Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow took the RCB bowlers to the cleaners. "The only reason Punjab could score 209 and not more was because of Harshal Patel. His bowling is improving day by day and he is able to disguise his variations well. He is one of our leading bowlers in the country at the death. When batters are looking to accelerate, Harshal is a top bet," Tendulkar said on his YouTube channel while discussing the encounter between RCB and PBKS. Also read | Virat Kohli becomes first batsman in history to claim massive IPL milestone RCB were defeated by PBKS despite Patel’s heroics with the ball as Livingstone and Bairstow helped the Mayank Agarwal-led side to a total of 209/9 and in response, Du Plessis & Co fell well short of the target with Kagiso Rabada taking three wickets for the Punjab Kings franchise.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli has not performed well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but he was able to add a unique milestone to his illustrious T20 career. During the match against Punjab Kings on Friday, the former RCB skipper became the first batsman ever to score 6500 runs in the IPL. Kohli reached the milestone in 220 matches. Kohli has played for only RCB in his IPL career and he also captained them for a number of seasons before stepping down in 2022.

Kohli has scored the runs at an average of 36.22 with 43 fifties and five hundreds in the IPL.

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Punjab Kings batsman Shikhar Dhawan holds the second spot in the list of highest run-scorers in IPL with 6186 runs. Kohli and Dhawan are the only batsmen with more than 6000 runs in the IPL.

It has been a horrible season for Kohli till now with five single-digit scores and third golden ducks as he struggled for form. On Friday, he got a good start but was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada for 20 (14).

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RCB were also dealt a heavy blow in their pursuit of the IPL 2022 playoff berth as they were beaten by Punjab Kings. Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone scored brilliant hundreds as PBKS posted a solid total of 209/9. Harshal Patel was the pick of the RCB bowlers as he claimed four wickets.

In response, RCB never looked in pole position as Kagiso Rabada took three wickets and the duo of Rishi Dhawan and Rahul Chahar took two each to guide PBKS to a comfortable victory.

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli has not performed well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but he was able to add a unique milestone to his illustrious T20 career.

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli has not performed well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but he was able to add a unique milestone to his illustrious T20 career. During the match against Punjab Kings on Friday, the former RCB skipper became the first batsman ever to score 6500 runs in the IPL. Kohli reached the milestone in 220 matches. Kohli has played for only RCB in his IPL career and he also captained them for a number of seasons before stepping down in 2022. Kohli has scored the runs at an average of 36.22 with 43 fifties and five hundreds in the IPL. Also read | Virat Kohli is getting dismissed every single way that you can possibly get out: Faf du Plessis Punjab Kings batsman Shikhar Dhawan holds the second spot in the list of highest run-scorers in IPL with 6186 runs. Kohli and Dhawan are the only batsmen with more than 6000 runs in the IPL. It has been a horrible season for Kohli till now with five single-digit scores and third golden ducks as he struggled for form. On Friday, he got a good start but was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada for 20 (14). Also read | Ambati Rayudu not retiring from IPL, says CSK CEO after star batter deletes retirement tweet RCB were also dealt a heavy blow in their pursuit of the IPL 2022 playoff berth as they were beaten by Punjab Kings. Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone scored brilliant hundreds as PBKS posted a solid total of 209/9. Harshal Patel was the pick of the RCB bowlers as he claimed four wickets. In response, RCB never looked in pole position as Kagiso Rabada took three wickets and the duo of Rishi Dhawan and Rahul Chahar took two each to guide PBKS to a comfortable victory.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli has had a forgetful campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Kohli has struggled to churn out runs consistently for his side as RCB lie on the verge of missing out on a spot in the playoffs despite coming close.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) thrashed RCB by 54 runs at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Friday (May 13) as Kohli's shambolic run with the bat continued. It was a crucial game for the Faf du Plessis-led side, who are currently at the fourth spot on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches.

A win against PBKS would have taken them closer to a spot in the playoffs, however, now they stand on the verge of missing out if they lose their last league game. It was yet another disappointing display from the RCB batters, who failed to chase down the target of 210 runs and were bundled out for 155 runs.

Opening the batting with Du Plessis, Kohli managed to get off to a good start as he scored 20 runs with the help of two fours and a solitary six. However, he was sent packing by Kagiso Rabada in the 4th over after being caught by Rahul Chahar. Kohli has failed to fire with the bat so far this season as he has only managed 236 runs in 13 games at a disappointing average of 19.67.

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Speaking about Kohli's horror run in IPL 2022, RCB skipper Du Plessis said the RCB star has now started seeing the funnier side of things as he is getting out in every possible way that one can. Du Plessis said Kohli has been working hard on his game and backed him to bounce back soon.

"He (Kohli) is seeing the lighter side of it, every single way that you can possibly get out, is happening to him. That's how the game works," Du Plessis said after RCB's loss to PBKS.

"All you can do is to keep trying hard, work hard and stay positive. He played some good shots tonight, obviously would want him to carry on. Bad patches happen to all of us, he's taken it in the right note," he added.

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RCB are now in a must-win situation for their final league game against table-toppers Gujarat Titans. A loss against Hardik Pandya's men can all but end their hopes of making it to the playoffs this season. RCB have so far managed 7 wins and six defeats in the tournament this year.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli has had a forgetful campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Kohli has struggled to churn out runs consistently for his side as RCB lie on the verge of missing out on a spot in the playoffs despite coming close.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli has had a forgetful campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Kohli has struggled to churn out runs consistently for his side as RCB lie on the verge of missing out on a spot in the playoffs despite coming close. Punjab Kings (PBKS) thrashed RCB by 54 runs at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Friday (May 13) as Kohli's shambolic run with the bat continued. It was a crucial game for the Faf du Plessis-led side, who are currently at the fourth spot on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches. A win against PBKS would have taken them closer to a spot in the playoffs, however, now they stand on the verge of missing out if they lose their last league game. It was yet another disappointing display from the RCB batters, who failed to chase down the target of 210 runs and were bundled out for 155 runs. Opening the batting with Du Plessis, Kohli managed to get off to a good start as he scored 20 runs with the help of two fours and a solitary six. However, he was sent packing by Kagiso Rabada in the 4th over after being caught by Rahul Chahar. Kohli has failed to fire with the bat so far this season as he has only managed 236 runs in 13 games at a disappointing average of 19.67. Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar's 'Multiverse of Madness' post with cricket legends breaks the internet Speaking about Kohli's horror run in IPL 2022, RCB skipper Du Plessis said the RCB star has now started seeing the funnier side of things as he is getting out in every possible way that one can. Du Plessis said Kohli has been working hard on his game and backed him to bounce back soon. "He (Kohli) is seeing the lighter side of it, every single way that you can possibly get out, is happening to him. That's how the game works," Du Plessis said after RCB's loss to PBKS. "All you can do is to keep trying hard, work hard and stay positive. He played some good shots tonight, obviously would want him to carry on. Bad patches happen to all of us, he's taken it in the right note," he added. Also Read: 'He can come in at No. 6 or 7' - Sunil Gavaskar picks Dinesh Karthik as India's finisher for T20 World Cup RCB are now in a must-win situation for their final league game against table-toppers Gujarat Titans. A loss against Hardik Pandya's men can all but end their hopes of making it to the playoffs this season. RCB have so far managed 7 wins and six defeats in the tournament this year.

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The IPL 2022 edition is surely closely being followed by the Indian selection committee with the T20 World Cup set to be held later this year, in Australia. Many veteran, out-of-favour, and young players have a chance to showcase their skills and credentials in order to appear in the Indian squad for the showpiece event.

In this regard, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been phenomenal in IPL 15. Karthik, who had an ordinary run in the last two IPL seasons, has scored 274 runs in 12 games at a strike rate of&nbsp;200.00 by playing some memorable cameos and match-finishing knocks. Thus, he has surely made heads turn and is now in the reckoning for a Team India comeback for the T20 WC.

Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has backed&nbsp;Karthik to take up the lower-order batter's responsibility for India in the showpiece event. "The way the IPL is going for him at the moment, I do believe he should be very much in the running for the India spot in the October tournament, maybe even earlier for South Africa, for England, I do believe he should be earlier in the team," Gavaskar told Sports Today.

"I would definitely look at him as a batter who can come in at No. 6 or No. 7 like he is doing for RCB and take the game away from the opposition," Gavaskar added.

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Gavaskar revealed that he spent a lot of time with Karthik when the latter turned into a commentator last year, especially during the WTC final and India-England Tests in the United Kingdom. "I spent a lot of time with him last year. We spent about 10-12 days in quarantine in Belgrade, Serbia where we practically sort of spending 12 to 14 hours a day, eating lunch, dinner, and breakfast. Spending time with him, I got to see how keen he was to come back to the Indian team. He was keen to come back to the team that played in the UAE last year. That didn’t quite happen. It was perhaps a little too close. The IPL that year didn’t go all that well for him," Gavaskar concluded.

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The IPL 2022 edition is surely closely being followed by the Indian selection committee with the T20 World Cup set to be held later this year, in Australia. Many veteran, out-of-favour, and young players have a chance to showcase their skills and credentials in order to appear in the Indian squad for the showpiece event.

The IPL 2022 edition is surely closely being followed by the Indian selection committee with the T20 World Cup set to be held later this year, in Australia. Many veteran, out-of-favour, and young players have a chance to showcase their skills and credentials in order to appear in the Indian squad for the showpiece event. In this regard, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been phenomenal in IPL 15. Karthik, who had an ordinary run in the last two IPL seasons, has scored 274 runs in 12 games at a strike rate of 200.00 by playing some memorable cameos and match-finishing knocks. Thus, he has surely made heads turn and is now in the reckoning for a Team India comeback for the T20 WC. Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has backed Karthik to take up the lower-order batter's responsibility for India in the showpiece event. "The way the IPL is going for him at the moment, I do believe he should be very much in the running for the India spot in the October tournament, maybe even earlier for South Africa, for England, I do believe he should be earlier in the team," Gavaskar told Sports Today. "I would definitely look at him as a batter who can come in at No. 6 or No. 7 like he is doing for RCB and take the game away from the opposition," Gavaskar added. ALSO READ | Sunil Gavaskar resorts to MS Dhoni's famous catchphrase when asked about CSK skipper's IPL future Gavaskar revealed that he spent a lot of time with Karthik when the latter turned into a commentator last year, especially during the WTC final and India-England Tests in the United Kingdom. "I spent a lot of time with him last year. We spent about 10-12 days in quarantine in Belgrade, Serbia where we practically sort of spending 12 to 14 hours a day, eating lunch, dinner, and breakfast. Spending time with him, I got to see how keen he was to come back to the Indian team. He was keen to come back to the team that played in the UAE last year. That didn’t quite happen. It was perhaps a little too close. The IPL that year didn’t go all that well for him," Gavaskar concluded. Will DK make a comeback into the Indian team for the mega event Down Under? Only time will tell...

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Match 60 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (May 13). It is a crucial game for both sides as one team will fight for survival as the other will like to get closer to the playoffs berth.

Talking about the Faf du Plessis-led RCB camp, the 2016 runners-up have 14 points from 12 games. They need a win in their remaining two fixtures but will be eager to get on a winning streak to ensure a top-two finish and also strengthen their chances of lifting their maiden title this season. While they had struggled for form just sometime back, Bengaluru have staged a comeback and are coming into this fixture on the back of two good wins, versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).&nbsp;

On the other hand, the inconsistent Punjab unit are coming into this game with a defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-scoring affair. The one-time runners-up continue to blow hot and cold this season as well with their batting combination still not looking settled whereas their bowlers have leaked runs in the middle overs. Nonetheless, they enjoy turning up against RCB, against whom they have a 16-13 head-to-head tally and have won four out of the five games since 2020.

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Match prediction for Punjab vs Bengaluru:&nbsp;This will be the first game at Brabourne since the Mumbai Indians (MI)-Gujarat Titans (GT) clash, on May 06. A fresh surface is expected to be used and, hence, batters might flex their muscles with favourable conditions. Expect a 175-plus contest with Punjab to continue its dominance over RCB.

Match 60 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (May 13).

Match 60 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (May 13). It is a crucial game for both sides as one team will fight for survival as the other will like to get closer to the playoffs berth. Talking about the Faf du Plessis-led RCB camp, the 2016 runners-up have 14 points from 12 games. They need a win in their remaining two fixtures but will be eager to get on a winning streak to ensure a top-two finish and also strengthen their chances of lifting their maiden title this season. While they had struggled for form just sometime back, Bengaluru have staged a comeback and are coming into this fixture on the back of two good wins, versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). On the other hand, the inconsistent Punjab unit are coming into this game with a defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-scoring affair. The one-time runners-up continue to blow hot and cold this season as well with their batting combination still not looking settled whereas their bowlers have leaked runs in the middle overs. Nonetheless, they enjoy turning up against RCB, against whom they have a 16-13 head-to-head tally and have won four out of the five games since 2020. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 playoffs qualification scenario: EXPLAINED! Here's how 7 teams remain in fray for 3 spots Match prediction for Punjab vs Bengaluru: This will be the first game at Brabourne since the Mumbai Indians (MI)-Gujarat Titans (GT) clash, on May 06. A fresh surface is expected to be used and, hence, batters might flex their muscles with favourable conditions. Expect a 175-plus contest with Punjab to continue its dominance over RCB.

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Virat Kohli is an extremely popular cricketer worldwide. Despite debuting in 2008, he remains the poster boy of Indian cricket and is a darling of the masses. Recently, the 33-year-old revealed an incident where he went unnoticed and wasn't recognised among the crowd in a bakery in Bengaluru.

While Virat's popularity, especially in India, is second to none, he is a hearthrob of Bengaluru city due to his association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since IPL's inception, in 2008. Nonetheless, he recently went unrecognised in the city's popular bakery shop, post India's day-night Test versus Sri Lanka early this year.

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“It was the third day when the test match got over,” Kohli said in a RCB video. "Anushka has almost literally grown up in Bangalore and literally almost so many friends and so many memories from here. She loves Thom's bakery. As soon as we got back to the hotel, I thought, you know what? Anushka loves the puffs there. That's her most favourite thing to eat in Bangalore,” Kohli continued.

“I walked into Thom's bakery and I told the security to sit in the car. I had a mask on and I had a cap on and it was the best possible way to experience some normalcy and I promise you nobody noticed me at all, it was such a liberating feeling,” Kohli said beaming with joy in the video.

“People were buying their stuff and I got there. I went to the counter and that's when I actually got nervous. I had my credit card, I did not have cash,” he further&nbsp;revealed.

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“I gave the guy my credit card and I thought, this is it, now I am gone. I actually had my security’s number on my phone ready to dial if something happens,” Kohli explained why he had panicked in the final moments of the process.

“That's when I realised the fame of that bakery. The guy there was so busy with his work, he did not care whose credit card it was. He swiped it, I signed it, I gave him the receipt, he stamped it and he did not even read who's name was written on it. I was like, wow, this was amazing, nobody recognised me at all,” added the batting maestro.

Virat is currently involved in IPL 2022, where he continues to represent the RCB franchise. Despite his low returns with the bat, managing only 216 runs in 12 games so far, the Faf du Plessis-led franchise is on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs. At present, they have 14 points from a dozen encounters.

Virat Kohli is an extremely popular cricketer worldwide. Despite debuting in 2008, he remains the poster boy of Indian cricket and is a darling of the masses. Recently, the 33-year-old revealed an incident where he went unnoticed and wasn't recognised among the crowd in a bakery in Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli is an extremely popular cricketer worldwide. Despite debuting in 2008, he remains the poster boy of Indian cricket and is a darling of the masses. Recently, the 33-year-old revealed an incident where he went unnoticed and wasn't recognised among the crowd in a bakery in Bengaluru. While Virat's popularity, especially in India, is second to none, he is a hearthrob of Bengaluru city due to his association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since IPL's inception, in 2008. Nonetheless, he recently went unrecognised in the city's popular bakery shop, post India's day-night Test versus Sri Lanka early this year. ALSO READ | I realized what it feels like to be helpless: Virat Kohli opens up on his poor run of form in IPL 2022 “It was the third day when the test match got over,” Kohli said in a RCB video. "Anushka has almost literally grown up in Bangalore and literally almost so many friends and so many memories from here. She loves Thom's bakery. As soon as we got back to the hotel, I thought, you know what? Anushka loves the puffs there. That's her most favourite thing to eat in Bangalore,” Kohli continued. “I walked into Thom's bakery and I told the security to sit in the car. I had a mask on and I had a cap on and it was the best possible way to experience some normalcy and I promise you nobody noticed me at all, it was such a liberating feeling,” Kohli said beaming with joy in the video. “People were buying their stuff and I got there. I went to the counter and that's when I actually got nervous. I had my credit card, I did not have cash,” he further revealed. ALSO READ | 'Does he say the same for Rohit Sharma?': Matthew Hayden on Ravi Shastri advising Virat Kohli to take a break “I gave the guy my credit card and I thought, this is it, now I am gone. I actually had my security’s number on my phone ready to dial if something happens,” Kohli explained why he had panicked in the final moments of the process. “That's when I realised the fame of that bakery. The guy there was so busy with his work, he did not care whose credit card it was. He swiped it, I signed it, I gave him the receipt, he stamped it and he did not even read who's name was written on it. I was like, wow, this was amazing, nobody recognised me at all,” added the batting maestro. Virat is currently involved in IPL 2022, where he continues to represent the RCB franchise. Despite his low returns with the bat, managing only 216 runs in 12 games so far, the Faf du Plessis-led franchise is on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs. At present, they have 14 points from a dozen encounters.

'Nobody noticed me' - Virat Kohli reveals an incident when he went unrecognised in Bengaluru

Virat Kohli had decided to step down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last year following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in the UAE. RCB went on to rope in former CSK star Faf du Plessis at the mega auction this year and appointed him as the new captain of the franchise ahead of the ongoing IPL 2022.

Du Plessis, who had a terrific season with the bat for CSK last year, was the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2021 behind only his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad. He played an instrumental role in helping CSK win their fourth IPL title last year and has been brilliant for RCB as their captain this year.

Du Plessis has been scoring runs consistently as an opener and has also guided RCB to seven wins in 12 matches so far to help them enter the top four. RCB have two matches remaining in the season and have a healthy chance of making it to the playoffs.

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Kohli recently opened up on his equation with Du Plessis at the franchise and stated that he respected him as a captain. The former RCB skipper also went on to reveal how there have been instances when Du Plessis had refused a few suggestions from Kohli during matches.

"Me and Faf got along really well even before we played together this season. He was a captain of South Africa for a while. Faf is a guy who is very sure of himself and he has full authority," said Kohli in an interview shared on RCB's official social media handles.

"Sometimes I mention him things on field and he says 'No, I don't want to do that,' which I respect a lot because that obviously makes you gain respect for someone you are playing under," he added.

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Du Plessis is the highest run-getter for RCB so far this season with 389 runs in 12 matches at an impressive average of 35.36 and a strike rate of over 132. He has been leading from the front as far as his form with the bat is concerned and has bailed his team out of trouble on a couple of ocassions.

Kohli, on the other hand, has struggled to score runs consistently this season and has been enduring a rough patch. With two games remaining in the competition, RCB need at least one win to stand a chance to make it to the playoffs.

Virat Kohli had decided to step down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last year following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in the UAE.

Virat Kohli had decided to step down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last year following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in the UAE. RCB went on to rope in former CSK star Faf du Plessis at the mega auction this year and appointed him as the new captain of the franchise ahead of the ongoing IPL 2022. Du Plessis, who had a terrific season with the bat for CSK last year, was the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2021 behind only his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad. He played an instrumental role in helping CSK win their fourth IPL title last year and has been brilliant for RCB as their captain this year. Du Plessis has been scoring runs consistently as an opener and has also guided RCB to seven wins in 12 matches so far to help them enter the top four. RCB have two matches remaining in the season and have a healthy chance of making it to the playoffs. Also Read: Huge blow for CSK as Ravindra Jadeja likely to be ruled out of remainder of IPL 2022 - Report Kohli recently opened up on his equation with Du Plessis at the franchise and stated that he respected him as a captain. The former RCB skipper also went on to reveal how there have been instances when Du Plessis had refused a few suggestions from Kohli during matches. "Me and Faf got along really well even before we played together this season. He was a captain of South Africa for a while. Faf is a guy who is very sure of himself and he has full authority," said Kohli in an interview shared on RCB's official social media handles. "Sometimes I mention him things on field and he says 'No, I don't want to do that,' which I respect a lot because that obviously makes you gain respect for someone you are playing under," he added. Also Read: I realized what it feels like to be helpless: Virat Kohli opens up on his poor run of form in IPL 2022 Du Plessis is the highest run-getter for RCB so far this season with 389 runs in 12 matches at an impressive average of 35.36 and a strike rate of over 132. He has been leading from the front as far as his form with the bat is concerned and has bailed his team out of trouble on a couple of ocassions. Kohli, on the other hand, has struggled to score runs consistently this season and has been enduring a rough patch. With two games remaining in the competition, RCB need at least one win to stand a chance to make it to the playoffs.

'He has full authority': Virat Kohli opens up on his equation with Faf du Plessis after leaving RCB captaincy

The cricketing fraternity has been shocked by Virat Kohli's run in IPL 2022. After he had relinquished Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy last year, many expected the 33-year-old right-hander to come out all guns blazing in IPL 2022 with no additional pressure on his shoulders.

However, Kohli has failed to get going and has managed only one fifty in 12 games so far. Moreover, he has amassed only 216 runs in a dozen encounters, at an average of&nbsp;19.64 and has struck at a woeful 111.34. Thus, many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Latif, etc. have opined on Kohli's form.&nbsp;

In a video posted by RCB, the 33-year-old Kohli opened up on his woeful run. For the unversed, he has three golden ducks this season and, hence, stated&nbsp;that it is only after his second duck that he realised what it feels like to be 'helpless'.

"After the second duck, I realized what it feels like to be helpless. It has never happened with me in my career. That's why I was smiling because it has been so long and I have seen everything this game has to show," Kohli&nbsp;said.

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On his critics and the outside noise regarding his form, Kohli stated, "They can't be in my shoes. They can't feel what I feel. They can't live my life. They can't live those moments. So you say how do you cut out the noise? You either mute the TV or don't play attention to what people are saying. I do both of these things."

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Kohli-starrer RCB are one of the favourites to qualify for IPL 2022 playoffs despite the former captain's poor form. The Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru franchise have 14 points from 12 games and occupy the fourth spot at present. They will be eager to win their remaining two fixtures and aim to end at the top-two. Moreover, the RCB and Kohli loyalists will also pray for the superstar cricketer's return to form in the knockouts.

The cricketing fraternity has been shocked by Virat Kohli's run in IPL 2022. After he had relinquished Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy last year, many expected the 33-year-old right-hander to come out all guns blazing in IPL 2022 with no additional pressure on his shoulders.

The cricketing fraternity has been shocked by Virat Kohli's run in IPL 2022. After he had relinquished Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy last year, many expected the 33-year-old right-hander to come out all guns blazing in IPL 2022 with no additional pressure on his shoulders. However, Kohli has failed to get going and has managed only one fifty in 12 games so far. Moreover, he has amassed only 216 runs in a dozen encounters, at an average of 19.64 and has struck at a woeful 111.34. Thus, many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Latif, etc. have opined on Kohli's form. In a video posted by RCB, the 33-year-old Kohli opened up on his woeful run. For the unversed, he has three golden ducks this season and, hence, stated that it is only after his second duck that he realised what it feels like to be 'helpless'. "After the second duck, I realized what it feels like to be helpless. It has never happened with me in my career. That's why I was smiling because it has been so long and I have seen everything this game has to show," Kohli said. ALSO READ | He now doubts his own ability: Former Pakistan captain opines on Virat Kohli's struggles in IPL 2022 On his critics and the outside noise regarding his form, Kohli stated, "They can't be in my shoes. They can't feel what I feel. They can't live my life. They can't live those moments. So you say how do you cut out the noise? You either mute the TV or don't play attention to what people are saying. I do both of these things." ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Rashid Khan creates history, becomes 3rd bowler to achieve 450 T20 scalps as GT beat LSG Kohli-starrer RCB are one of the favourites to qualify for IPL 2022 playoffs despite the former captain's poor form. The Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru franchise have 14 points from 12 games and occupy the fourth spot at present. They will be eager to win their remaining two fixtures and aim to end at the top-two. Moreover, the RCB and Kohli loyalists will also pray for the superstar cricketer's return to form in the knockouts.

I realized what it feels like to be helpless: Virat Kohli opens up on his poor run of form in IPL 2022

IPL 2022 has been a below-par season for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former skipper Virat Kohli. Having relinquished&nbsp;RCB captaincy last year, the 33-year-old was expected to perform at his usual best in the 15th season, however, he has failed to get going and has only 216 runs in 12 matches, at an average of 19.64 and has struck at a woeful 111.34.

The right-hander has so far scored only a single fifty and has had as many as three golden ducks up his sleeves. Amid his poor form, many former cricketers have suggested him to take a break in order to rediscover his magical run. Former Pakistan captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif also joined the bandwagon and made a big statement on Kohli's struggles.

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“I had earlier said this, he needs to either bat up the order or down the order. Since opening hasn't work, may be he can come down the order now. He now doubts his own ability. He cannot play&nbsp;the way he is playing now. That won't work anyway. He needs to bat in that flow. If he can find that rhythm once again, he can come out of it,” he said on his YouTube show Caught Behind.

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Despite Kohli's&nbsp;woeful run, the three-time runners-up RCB have been in good form and are currently occupying the fourth spot in the IPL 2022 points table, with 14 points (with two games in hand). They are very much in contention to enter the playoffs and will aim to end as high as possible in the overall standings.&nbsp;

IPL 2022 has been a below-par season for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former skipper Virat Kohli. Having relinquished RCB captaincy last year, the 33-year-old was expected to perform at his usual best in the 15th season, however, he has failed to get going and has only 216 runs in 12 matches, at an average of 19.

IPL 2022 has been a below-par season for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former skipper Virat Kohli. Having relinquished RCB captaincy last year, the 33-year-old was expected to perform at his usual best in the 15th season, however, he has failed to get going and has only 216 runs in 12 matches, at an average of 19.64 and has struck at a woeful 111.34. The right-hander has so far scored only a single fifty and has had as many as three golden ducks up his sleeves. Amid his poor form, many former cricketers have suggested him to take a break in order to rediscover his magical run. Former Pakistan captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif also joined the bandwagon and made a big statement on Kohli's struggles. ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans or Lucknow Super Giants? Harbhajan reveals which team will be the 1st to qualify for playoffs “I had earlier said this, he needs to either bat up the order or down the order. Since opening hasn't work, may be he can come down the order now. He now doubts his own ability. He cannot play the way he is playing now. That won't work anyway. He needs to bat in that flow. If he can find that rhythm once again, he can come out of it,” he said on his YouTube show Caught Behind. ALSO READ | From superstar Virat Kohli to finisher Dinesh Karthik: Top ten run-getters in IPL Despite Kohli's woeful run, the three-time runners-up RCB have been in good form and are currently occupying the fourth spot in the IPL 2022 points table, with 14 points (with two games in hand). They are very much in contention to enter the playoffs and will aim to end as high as possible in the overall standings.

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From superstar Virat Kohli to finisher Dinesh Karthik: Top ten run-getters in IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bring an end to their three-match losing streak in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (May 08). Ever since their five-match unbeaten run came to an end with a defeat at the hands of table-toppers Gujarat Titans, SRH have struggled to regain the momentum.

Kane Williamson &amp; Co. had started the tournament on a sluggish note with back-to-back defeats in the first two games before going on an unbeaten run of five games which saw them enter the top half of the points table. However, three straight defeats in their last three games have once again put SRH in a spot of bother as the race for the playoffs heats up.

The form of skipper Williamson along with Rahul Tripathi is a big concern for SRH. Their bowling attack too has been leaking runs regularly with the likes of Umran Malik and Sean Abbott being taken to the cleaners in their last game. Both Marco Jansen and T Natarajan were replaced in the last game and it remains to be seen if SRH will bring either one of them back in the playing XI against RCB.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, have been&nbsp;struggling for consistency so far this season. After losing three in a row, they finally managed to bounce back with a crucial win against Chennai Super Kings in their last outing and are very much alive in the race for playoffs.

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RCB will be looking to continue their winning run against SRH and complete their revenge against Williamson &amp; Co. after being handed a humiliating defeat in the last meeting between the two sides. RCB were bundled out for a paltry 68 in their last game against SRH and were thrashed by nine wickets.

While SRH will be hoping to bag another clinical win, revenge will be on RCB's mind at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

SRH vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction:

Sunrisers Hyderabad had thrashed RCB comprehensively in the last meeting between the two sides earlier this season. However, both teams have since struggled to gain momentum and there isn't much to separate them on the points table too at present. However, SRH's bowling attack can prove to be the key against a struggling RCB batting line-up helping Williamson &amp; Co. triumph in the crucial game.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bring an end to their three-match losing streak in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (May 08).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bring an end to their three-match losing streak in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (May 08). Ever since their five-match unbeaten run came to an end with a defeat at the hands of table-toppers Gujarat Titans, SRH have struggled to regain the momentum. Kane Williamson & Co. had started the tournament on a sluggish note with back-to-back defeats in the first two games before going on an unbeaten run of five games which saw them enter the top half of the points table. However, three straight defeats in their last three games have once again put SRH in a spot of bother as the race for the playoffs heats up. The form of skipper Williamson along with Rahul Tripathi is a big concern for SRH. Their bowling attack too has been leaking runs regularly with the likes of Umran Malik and Sean Abbott being taken to the cleaners in their last game. Both Marco Jansen and T Natarajan were replaced in the last game and it remains to be seen if SRH will bring either one of them back in the playing XI against RCB. Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, have been struggling for consistency so far this season. After losing three in a row, they finally managed to bounce back with a crucial win against Chennai Super Kings in their last outing and are very much alive in the race for playoffs. Also Read: Jos Buttler becomes first Rajasthan Royals batsman to reach impressive milestone RCB will be looking to continue their winning run against SRH and complete their revenge against Williamson & Co. after being handed a humiliating defeat in the last meeting between the two sides. RCB were bundled out for a paltry 68 in their last game against SRH and were thrashed by nine wickets. While SRH will be hoping to bag another clinical win, revenge will be on RCB's mind at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. SRH vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad had thrashed RCB comprehensively in the last meeting between the two sides earlier this season. However, both teams have since struggled to gain momentum and there isn't much to separate them on the points table too at present. However, SRH's bowling attack can prove to be the key against a struggling RCB batting line-up helping Williamson & Co. triumph in the crucial game.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli's horrendous run with the willow continued in his side's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (May 08). Kohli was dismissed on a golden duck once again as he failed to open his account against the Kane Williamson-led side.

Kohli opened the innings with skipper Faf du Plessis after RCB won the toss and opted to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The batting maestro was sent packing on the very first ball he faced from spinner Jagadeesha Suchith after getting caught by Williamson.

It was Kohli's third duck in the ongoing IPL 2022 and second against SRH this season. A dejected Kohli was spotted being consoled by RCB batting coach Sanjay Bangar in the dressing room after yet another poor outing in the ongoing season. The video of Bangar consoling Kohli has gone viral on social media.

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Kohli, who is RCB's most expensive player, has managed just 216 runs in 12 matches this season at a shambolic average of just over 19 and a strike rate of 111.34, which is below-par by his standards. Kohli had given up RCB's captaincy ahead of the start of the season and was expected to bat freely without the burden of leading the side.

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However, it has been a forgetful campaign for the batting great, who has failed to deliver consistently for his team. In eleven matches so far this season, Kohli has three ducks and a total of six single-digit scores. However, despite his failure on Sunday, RCB managed to recover well and post a strong total of 192 runs on the board against SRH.

Skipper Faf du Plessis slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 73 off 50 deliveries while Rajat Patidar (48), Glenn Maxwell (33) and Dinesh Karthik (33) made crucial contributions to propel RCB over the 190 run-mark.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli's horrendous run with the willow continued in his side's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (May 08).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli's horrendous run with the willow continued in his side's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (May 08). Kohli was dismissed on a golden duck once again as he failed to open his account against the Kane Williamson-led side. Kohli opened the innings with skipper Faf du Plessis after RCB won the toss and opted to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The batting maestro was sent packing on the very first ball he faced from spinner Jagadeesha Suchith after getting caught by Williamson. It was Kohli's third duck in the ongoing IPL 2022 and second against SRH this season. A dejected Kohli was spotted being consoled by RCB batting coach Sanjay Bangar in the dressing room after yet another poor outing in the ongoing season. The video of Bangar consoling Kohli has gone viral on social media. Also Read: Virat Kohli is finding new ways to get out: Shoaib Akhtar on RCB star's struggles in IPL 2022 Watch video: The way Sanjay Bangar is handling Virat Kohli in his bad phase....he desperately needs it 😔#RCBvSRH #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/JhlUnlhaVe — Yogi Says (@imyogi_26) May 8, 2022 × Kohli, who is RCB's most expensive player, has managed just 216 runs in 12 matches this season at a shambolic average of just over 19 and a strike rate of 111.34, which is below-par by his standards. Kohli had given up RCB's captaincy ahead of the start of the season and was expected to bat freely without the burden of leading the side. Also Read: Yuvraj Singh claims he lost India captaincy to MS Dhoni due to Greg Chappell row However, it has been a forgetful campaign for the batting great, who has failed to deliver consistently for his team. In eleven matches so far this season, Kohli has three ducks and a total of six single-digit scores. However, despite his failure on Sunday, RCB managed to recover well and post a strong total of 192 runs on the board against SRH. Skipper Faf du Plessis slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 73 off 50 deliveries while Rajat Patidar (48), Glenn Maxwell (33) and Dinesh Karthik (33) made crucial contributions to propel RCB over the 190 run-mark.

WATCH: RCB batting coach Sanjay Bangar consoles Virat Kohli after golden duck vs SRH, video goes viral

Dinesh Karthik has cemented his position as the finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was once again at his destructive best as he slammed 30 off just 8 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Karthik did miss a couple of deliveries at the start of his innings and his trademark stroke play was in full display as he launched Kartik Tyagi for a mammoth six over mid-wicket on the final ball of the 19th over.

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However, the best part of his quickfire innings came against Fazalhaq Farooqi.

The left-arm pacer from Afghanistan was taken to the cleaners in the final over of the RCB innings as Karthik ended up scoring 22 runs in the final four deliveries. On the third ball of the over, Karthik slammed it straight to Rahul Tripathi at mid-wicket but the ball bounced out of his hands and dropped right on the advertisement covers to hand Karthik the first six of the over.

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The next ball was a fullish length delivery and Karthik rocked back into the crease to loft it into the stands for another boundary. The penultimate delivery was met with a very similar fate as Karthik looked in fine touch and once again, the ball was deposited straight into the mid-wicket boundary.

With immense pressure on his shoulders, Farooqi bowled the final ball of the over straight but Karthik had an answer for that too as he slammed the ball over the bowler’s head for a four.

RCB posted a total of 192/3 in 20 overs with Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 73.

Dinesh Karthik has cemented his position as the finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was once again at his destructive best as he slammed 30 off just 8 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Dinesh Karthik has cemented his position as the finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was once again at his destructive best as he slammed 30 off just 8 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Karthik did miss a couple of deliveries at the start of his innings and his trademark stroke play was in full display as he launched Kartik Tyagi for a mammoth six over mid-wicket on the final ball of the 19th over. Also read | Yuvraj claims he lost India captaincy to Dhoni due to Chappell incident However, the best part of his quickfire innings came against Fazalhaq Farooqi. The left-arm pacer from Afghanistan was taken to the cleaners in the final over of the RCB innings as Karthik ended up scoring 22 runs in the final four deliveries. On the third ball of the over, Karthik slammed it straight to Rahul Tripathi at mid-wicket but the ball bounced out of his hands and dropped right on the advertisement covers to hand Karthik the first six of the over. That's what a finisher does. Job well done by Dinesh Karthik 💯#SRHvsRCB pic.twitter.com/3An4TMOjey — Vaishnavi Sawant (@VaishnaviS45) May 8, 2022 × The next ball was a fullish length delivery and Karthik rocked back into the crease to loft it into the stands for another boundary. The penultimate delivery was met with a very similar fate as Karthik looked in fine touch and once again, the ball was deposited straight into the mid-wicket boundary. With immense pressure on his shoulders, Farooqi bowled the final ball of the over straight but Karthik had an answer for that too as he slammed the ball over the bowler’s head for a four. RCB posted a total of 192/3 in 20 overs with Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 73.

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Virat Kohli has had a forgetful campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he continues to struggle with the willow. The former RCB captain has been far from his best with the bat and has managed just one half-century so far this season. Expectations were high from Kohli ahead of the start of the season, however, he has failed to deliver despite being promoted as an opener in the batting line-up.

With no captaincy burden on his shoulders, Kohli would have hoped to pile on runs for RCB this season. However, he has a string of low-key scores in RCB's last few matches and has failed to get his team off to good starts at the top. He has so far scored only 216 runs in 11 matches this season at an average of 21.60 and a poor strike rate of just over 111.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently gave his take on Kohli's lean patch this season and said the RCB stalwart seems under pressure and is finding new ways to get out in IPL 2022. However, Akhtar backed Kohli to bounce back and urged him to just look at enjoying his game.

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“Kohli is a great player. He has got nothing to prove. But he is finding new ways to get out because he is under pressure. He is trying too hard. He just needs to go out there and enjoy the game. Legends like Virat Kohli know how to make a comeback. But the world is pushing him down to his knees,” Akhtar was quoted as&nbsp;saying by&nbsp;Sportskeeda.

On Sunday (May 08), Kohli's disastrous run with the willow continued as RCB locked horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The batting maestro, who is the leading run-getter of all time in IPL history, was sent back on a Golden Duck on the very first ball of the match.

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Kohli was caught by SRH skipper Kane Williamson off the bowling of Jagadeesha Suchith without managing to open his account once again this season. However, RCB staged a brilliant recovery after Kohli's cheap dismissal as skipper Faf du Plessis (73) combined with the likes of Rajat Patidar (48), Glenn Maxwell (33) and Dinesh Karthik (30) to help the team post 192 runs on the board in 20 overs.

Virat Kohli has had a forgetful campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he continues to struggle with the willow. The former RCB captain has been far from his best with the bat and has managed just one half-century so far this season.

Virat Kohli has had a forgetful campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he continues to struggle with the willow. The former RCB captain has been far from his best with the bat and has managed just one half-century so far this season. Expectations were high from Kohli ahead of the start of the season, however, he has failed to deliver despite being promoted as an opener in the batting line-up. With no captaincy burden on his shoulders, Kohli would have hoped to pile on runs for RCB this season. However, he has a string of low-key scores in RCB's last few matches and has failed to get his team off to good starts at the top. He has so far scored only 216 runs in 11 matches this season at an average of 21.60 and a poor strike rate of just over 111. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently gave his take on Kohli's lean patch this season and said the RCB stalwart seems under pressure and is finding new ways to get out in IPL 2022. However, Akhtar backed Kohli to bounce back and urged him to just look at enjoying his game. Also Read: 'Was supposed to be the captain': Yuvraj claims he lost India captaincy to Dhoni due to Chappell row “Kohli is a great player. He has got nothing to prove. But he is finding new ways to get out because he is under pressure. He is trying too hard. He just needs to go out there and enjoy the game. Legends like Virat Kohli know how to make a comeback. But the world is pushing him down to his knees,” Akhtar was quoted as saying by Sportskeeda. On Sunday (May 08), Kohli's disastrous run with the willow continued as RCB locked horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The batting maestro, who is the leading run-getter of all time in IPL history, was sent back on a Golden Duck on the very first ball of the match. Also Read: Mother's Day: When Dhoni-led Indian team paid tribute to mothers by sporting their names on jerseys Kohli was caught by SRH skipper Kane Williamson off the bowling of Jagadeesha Suchith without managing to open his account once again this season. However, RCB staged a brilliant recovery after Kohli's cheap dismissal as skipper Faf du Plessis (73) combined with the likes of Rajat Patidar (48), Glenn Maxwell (33) and Dinesh Karthik (30) to help the team post 192 runs on the board in 20 overs.

Virat Kohli is finding new ways to get out: Shoaib Akhtar on RCB star's struggles in IPL 2022

Virat Kohli's form has become a huge talking point in world cricket. The 33-year-old has been without an international century since late 2019. In fact, he has now completed over 100 matches across formats, including IPL 2022, without a triple-figure mark.

While Kohli has contributed with half-centuries, mainly in white-ball formats, his struggles have been evident from time to time. In IPL 15, he has only one fifty-plus score and has amassed&nbsp;216 runs at an average of 21.60 and a strike rate of 111.91. Many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Kevin Pietersen, Parthiv Patel, Virender Sehwag, Ian Bishop, etc. have commented on Kohli's struggles. Now, former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif has joined the bandwagon and made a big statement.

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"Every player goes through this phase, some come out of it early, some take a long. Guys like Kohli have more pressure because they are attractions. Ravi Shastri and others have suggested rest but Virat Kohli knows best."

"When he was in form, he would score heaps of runs. The way he used to perform, Virat was set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record with ease, he had scored so many hundreds. He took it to the extreme. But now when he is dealing with bad form, that too has come at extreme, that too has peaked,"&nbsp;Latif said on his Youtube show&nbsp;'caught-behind.'

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Reflecting on Kohli's struggles in the 15th season of the IPL, Latif added, "He has to come out of this rough patch himself. Everyone has the belief in him and he will come back, and the day he realised it himself, he will start doing it. Against Gujarat Titans, he has started doing it (Kohli scored a 53-ball 58). I could see that touch,"

"In the last few games, there were a few inside-edged and things like that but the other day against GT, he hit a couple of crisp drives, played Shami well, and he looks on good touch. If he can continue doing it, runs will come," concluded Latif.

To back Latif's claims, it did look realistically possible for Kohli to break&nbsp;or come near Tendulkar's tally of international tons (100). In late 2019, Kohli had registered his 70th century. While he can get back to form and deliver the goods as he used to earlier, it seems unlikely that Kohli will now come close to Tendulkar's tally.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's form has become a huge talking point in world cricket. The 33-year-old has been without an international century since late 2019. In fact, he has now completed over 100 matches across formats, including IPL 2022, without a triple-figure mark.

Virat Kohli's form has become a huge talking point in world cricket. The 33-year-old has been without an international century since late 2019. In fact, he has now completed over 100 matches across formats, including IPL 2022, without a triple-figure mark. While Kohli has contributed with half-centuries, mainly in white-ball formats, his struggles have been evident from time to time. In IPL 15, he has only one fifty-plus score and has amassed 216 runs at an average of 21.60 and a strike rate of 111.91. Many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Kevin Pietersen, Parthiv Patel, Virender Sehwag, Ian Bishop, etc. have commented on Kohli's struggles. Now, former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif has joined the bandwagon and made a big statement. ALSO READ | This is something we've been seeing with him: Ian Bishop expresses concern over Virat Kohli's poor form "Every player goes through this phase, some come out of it early, some take a long. Guys like Kohli have more pressure because they are attractions. Ravi Shastri and others have suggested rest but Virat Kohli knows best." "When he was in form, he would score heaps of runs. The way he used to perform, Virat was set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record with ease, he had scored so many hundreds. He took it to the extreme. But now when he is dealing with bad form, that too has come at extreme, that too has peaked," Latif said on his Youtube show 'caught-behind.' ALSO READ | He's giving interviews to our enemy country which can incite religious sentiments: Afridi on Kaneria's claims Reflecting on Kohli's struggles in the 15th season of the IPL, Latif added, "He has to come out of this rough patch himself. Everyone has the belief in him and he will come back, and the day he realised it himself, he will start doing it. Against Gujarat Titans, he has started doing it (Kohli scored a 53-ball 58). I could see that touch," "In the last few games, there were a few inside-edged and things like that but the other day against GT, he hit a couple of crisp drives, played Shami well, and he looks on good touch. If he can continue doing it, runs will come," concluded Latif. To back Latif's claims, it did look realistically possible for Kohli to break or come near Tendulkar's tally of international tons (100). In late 2019, Kohli had registered his 70th century. While he can get back to form and deliver the goods as he used to earlier, it seems unlikely that Kohli will now come close to Tendulkar's tally.

'He was set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record' - Ex-Pakistan captain opines on Virat Kohli's struggles

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli has been enduring a rough patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Kohli has struggled to churn out runs consistently and has been far from his best for RCB. Kohli has so far managed only one half-century in eleven matches for RCB this season and has not been among the runs for the Faf du Plessis-led side.

Despite being promoted to open the innings, Kohli's poor form has continued in IPL 2022. In RCB's last game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he was dismissed cheaply once again after a sluggish knock of 30 off 33 balls. Kohli was cleaned up by a peach of a delivery from CSK all-rounder Moeen Ali.

The off-spinner bamboozled the RCB star ensuring he couldn't convert his start into a big score. Former RCB captain Daniel Vettori was recently asked about Kohli's dismissal against Moeen and the Kiwi great questioned his intent. Vettori said Kohli clearly lacked intent while batting against CSK and was not looking to go for big shots at all.&nbsp;

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Slamming Kohli for his poor show, Vettori further reckoned that Kohli is good enough to use his feet against someone like Moeen, who is a part-time spinner.&nbsp;

"But it just feels like it comes down to intent, at no stage did Kohli look like he was going for anything but a single. So, you plant your foot down the crease, and you wait for the ball to come. If the ball is in the right spot, you can't manipulate a single. And Kohli at his best takes on off-spin because he's aggressive, he hits them straight, and then he hits his hard ones," Vettori said on ESPNCricinfo.

"So, it is all about intent. And maybe the loss of the wicket, the run-out of Maxwell just put him back in his cage, and he thought 'I need to bat for an extended period of time'. But he is good enough to use his feet against Moeen Ali," he added.

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Kohli has so far managed to score just 216 runs in 11 matches this season at an abysmal average of&nbsp;21.60 and a strike rate of just over 111. The run machine has struggled to get off to good starts as an opener and has faced difficulty in tackling both spin and pace in IPL 2022.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli has been enduring a rough patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Kohli has struggled to churn out runs consistently and has been far from his best for RCB.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli has been enduring a rough patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Kohli has struggled to churn out runs consistently and has been far from his best for RCB. Kohli has so far managed only one half-century in eleven matches for RCB this season and has not been among the runs for the Faf du Plessis-led side. Despite being promoted to open the innings, Kohli's poor form has continued in IPL 2022. In RCB's last game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he was dismissed cheaply once again after a sluggish knock of 30 off 33 balls. Kohli was cleaned up by a peach of a delivery from CSK all-rounder Moeen Ali. The off-spinner bamboozled the RCB star ensuring he couldn't convert his start into a big score. Former RCB captain Daniel Vettori was recently asked about Kohli's dismissal against Moeen and the Kiwi great questioned his intent. Vettori said Kohli clearly lacked intent while batting against CSK and was not looking to go for big shots at all. Also Read: Powell reveals Warner's response when asked if he wanted a single to get to his 100 in 20th over Slamming Kohli for his poor show, Vettori further reckoned that Kohli is good enough to use his feet against someone like Moeen, who is a part-time spinner. "But it just feels like it comes down to intent, at no stage did Kohli look like he was going for anything but a single. So, you plant your foot down the crease, and you wait for the ball to come. If the ball is in the right spot, you can't manipulate a single. And Kohli at his best takes on off-spin because he's aggressive, he hits them straight, and then he hits his hard ones," Vettori said on ESPNCricinfo. "So, it is all about intent. And maybe the loss of the wicket, the run-out of Maxwell just put him back in his cage, and he thought 'I need to bat for an extended period of time'. But he is good enough to use his feet against Moeen Ali," he added. Also Read: UNBELIEVABLE! Umran Malik bowls fastest delivery of IPL 2022, clocks 157 kmph Kohli has so far managed to score just 216 runs in 11 matches this season at an abysmal average of 21.60 and a strike rate of just over 111. The run machine has struggled to get off to good starts as an opener and has faced difficulty in tackling both spin and pace in IPL 2022.

'He is good enough to use his feet against Moeen Ali': Ex-RCB skipper criticises Virat Kohli amid poor run

Virat Kohli's poor form with the bat has become a huge topic of discussion in world cricket. While Kohli hasn't scored a century in international cricket since late 2019, his form in IPL 2022 is also a cause of concern for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise.

Though RCB are very much in contention for the playoffs, their former skipper Kohli hasn't got going in the 15th season. So far, Kohli has amassed only&nbsp;216 runs at an average of 21.60 and a strike rate of 111.91. Even in some innings where he has scored runs, he has gone at an ordinary run-a-ball. During RCB's 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), on Wednesday (May 04) in match 49, Kohli again got a start but returned with a 33-ball 30. A game earlier, he had scored his first fifty of the season, versus Gujarat Titans (GT), but ended with a 53-ball 58. Thus, former West Indies speedster-turned-commentator Ian Bishop has expressed his concern over Kohli's dry run, below-par strike rate and knack of getting out to pff-spinners (Moeen Ali dismissed Kohli in CSK-RCB clash).

"For a while, for 10 or 15 runs, he wasn't even going at a run-a-ball, or he was just going at a run-a-ball," Bishop said on ESPNcricinfo's 'T20 Time Out'. "He didn't get ahead, and there wasn't much intent. He hit one (six) over extra-cover off the seamer (vs CSK), and that was when he just went ahead to a run-a-ball and then he came back.

"This is something we've been seeing with Virat, not just this season. Even last season, I remember, and even sometimes internationally, he'll fly out - he didn't fly out tonight - and then he'll slow down again. So, I'm concerned," opined Bishop.

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"Roston Chase got him out in the West Indies series (at home in February), we saw him getting out to the off-spinner in Test matches. So, I'm concerned about ... and I'm a Kohli fan. I tune in to watch cricket when Kohli's at his best, so it isn't criticism but an observation that I am concerned that a number of types of bowlers are getting him out and he's not getting ahead of the rate," added the veteran.

Amid his struggles, Kohli has been advised by many former cricketers, such as Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad,&nbsp;Kevin Pietersen, etc., to take a significant break from cricket in order to stay afresh and return to scoring ways for Team India.

Virat Kohli's poor form with the bat has become a huge topic of discussion in world cricket. While Kohli hasn't scored a century in international cricket since late 2019, his form in IPL 2022 is also a cause of concern for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise.

Virat Kohli's poor form with the bat has become a huge topic of discussion in world cricket. While Kohli hasn't scored a century in international cricket since late 2019, his form in IPL 2022 is also a cause of concern for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. Though RCB are very much in contention for the playoffs, their former skipper Kohli hasn't got going in the 15th season. So far, Kohli has amassed only 216 runs at an average of 21.60 and a strike rate of 111.91. Even in some innings where he has scored runs, he has gone at an ordinary run-a-ball. During RCB's 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), on Wednesday (May 04) in match 49, Kohli again got a start but returned with a 33-ball 30. A game earlier, he had scored his first fifty of the season, versus Gujarat Titans (GT), but ended with a 53-ball 58. Thus, former West Indies speedster-turned-commentator Ian Bishop has expressed his concern over Kohli's dry run, below-par strike rate and knack of getting out to pff-spinners (Moeen Ali dismissed Kohli in CSK-RCB clash). "For a while, for 10 or 15 runs, he wasn't even going at a run-a-ball, or he was just going at a run-a-ball," Bishop said on ESPNcricinfo's 'T20 Time Out'. "He didn't get ahead, and there wasn't much intent. He hit one (six) over extra-cover off the seamer (vs CSK), and that was when he just went ahead to a run-a-ball and then he came back. "This is something we've been seeing with Virat, not just this season. Even last season, I remember, and even sometimes internationally, he'll fly out - he didn't fly out tonight - and then he'll slow down again. So, I'm concerned," opined Bishop. ALSO READ | Want him to take significant break before Asia Cup, says MSK Prasad amid Virat Kohli's poor form "Roston Chase got him out in the West Indies series (at home in February), we saw him getting out to the off-spinner in Test matches. So, I'm concerned about ... and I'm a Kohli fan. I tune in to watch cricket when Kohli's at his best, so it isn't criticism but an observation that I am concerned that a number of types of bowlers are getting him out and he's not getting ahead of the rate," added the veteran. Amid his struggles, Kohli has been advised by many former cricketers, such as Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad, Kevin Pietersen, etc., to take a significant break from cricket in order to stay afresh and return to scoring ways for Team India.

This is something we've been seeing with him: Ian Bishop expresses concern over Virat Kohli's poor form

Virat Kohli's form remains a concern. During the IPL 2022 edition, he achieved an unwanted feat of going over 100 matches across formats without a century. While Kohli scored his first half-century for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their tenth outing this season, he only managed a 53-ball 58. Even in RCB's reverse fixture versus the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kohli returned with an unimpressive 33-ball 30.

As his struggle for runs continues, the whole of the Indian cricket fraternity is concerned by King Kohli's barren run. His last international ton came in late 2019 and at present, he is looking far from his usual best. Amid all this, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri had advised him to pull out of IPL 15 and take a much-needed break. Now, former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad has also joined the bandwagon and asked Kohli to take a significant rest to return completely fresh before the Asia Cup.

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Further, MSK also called for KL Rahul to be tried at No. 4 in T20Is with Shikhar Dhawan-Rohit Sharma opening the innings.

"These three are indispensable if fit. There is no way that you can leave anyone of them for the World T20. But yes, if I look at numbers, I might just try someone like Shikhar Dhawan at the opening slot and check Rahul out at No.4. He has a T20 hundred in Manchester some years back in middle-order, so why not. But yes, I want Virat to take a significant break and before the Asia Cup, he should be fresh, up and running," Prasad told PTI.

It remains to be seen if Kohli takes a break in the near future. At present, it seems highly unlikely given that Faf du Plessis-led RCB haven't cemented a place in the playoffs in this year's IPL season. Given that India will play the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year, Kohli's form is extremely critical to the Men in Blue's chances in the showpiece event.

Virat Kohli's form remains a concern. During the IPL 2022 edition, he achieved an unwanted feat of going over 100 matches across formats without a century. While Kohli scored his first half-century for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their tenth outing this season, he only managed a 53-ball 58.

Virat Kohli's form remains a concern. During the IPL 2022 edition, he achieved an unwanted feat of going over 100 matches across formats without a century. While Kohli scored his first half-century for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their tenth outing this season, he only managed a 53-ball 58. Even in RCB's reverse fixture versus the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kohli returned with an unimpressive 33-ball 30. As his struggle for runs continues, the whole of the Indian cricket fraternity is concerned by King Kohli's barren run. His last international ton came in late 2019 and at present, he is looking far from his usual best. Amid all this, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri had advised him to pull out of IPL 15 and take a much-needed break. Now, former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad has also joined the bandwagon and asked Kohli to take a significant rest to return completely fresh before the Asia Cup. ALSO READ | Mr. 360 AB de Villiers turns to golf, to team up with Australia's ex-tennis star Ashleigh Barty in Icon Series Further, MSK also called for KL Rahul to be tried at No. 4 in T20Is with Shikhar Dhawan-Rohit Sharma opening the innings. "These three are indispensable if fit. There is no way that you can leave anyone of them for the World T20. But yes, if I look at numbers, I might just try someone like Shikhar Dhawan at the opening slot and check Rahul out at No.4. He has a T20 hundred in Manchester some years back in middle-order, so why not. But yes, I want Virat to take a significant break and before the Asia Cup, he should be fresh, up and running," Prasad told PTI. It remains to be seen if Kohli takes a break in the near future. At present, it seems highly unlikely given that Faf du Plessis-led RCB haven't cemented a place in the playoffs in this year's IPL season. Given that India will play the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year, Kohli's form is extremely critical to the Men in Blue's chances in the showpiece event.

Want him to take significant break before Asia Cup, says MSK Prasad amid Virat Kohli's poor form

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04). The match was held at the MCA Stadium, Pune where RCB emerged on top by 13 runs with the playoffs race intensifying with each passing day.&nbsp;

Opting to bowl first, the MS Dhoni-led CSK restricted RCB to 173-8, riding on regular wickets from spinners Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana. In reply, the four-time winners and defending champions Yellow Army had top-scorers in the form of Devon Conway (56) and Moeen (34) but they managed 160 for 8 in another hard-fought contest in the 15th season. With this, CSK is nearing an early exit from the competition.

Here's the updated points table after RCB-CSK clash at the MCA Stadium, Pune:

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At the post-match presentation, winning captain Du Plessis said, "We definitely needed that. We put up a decent total. We are moving in the right direction. We have been very good in the bowling departmet. I thought 165 would be nice to get. I thought the PP was a good time to score. The fielding was amazing. Some great catching and good bowling indeed. We are very lucky to have experienced guys. Very good to have me lean on the senior players."

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04). The match was held at the MCA Stadium, Pune where RCB emerged on top by 13 runs with the playoffs race intensifying with each passing day.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04). The match was held at the MCA Stadium, Pune where RCB emerged on top by 13 runs with the playoffs race intensifying with each passing day. Opting to bowl first, the MS Dhoni-led CSK restricted RCB to 173-8, riding on regular wickets from spinners Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana. In reply, the four-time winners and defending champions Yellow Army had top-scorers in the form of Devon Conway (56) and Moeen (34) but they managed 160 for 8 in another hard-fought contest in the 15th season. With this, CSK is nearing an early exit from the competition. Here's the updated points table after RCB-CSK clash at the MCA Stadium, Pune: ALSO READ | IPL 2022: RCB beat MS Dhoni-led CSK by 13 runs as defending champions near elimination At the post-match presentation, winning captain Du Plessis said, "We definitely needed that. We put up a decent total. We are moving in the right direction. We have been very good in the bowling departmet. I thought 165 would be nice to get. I thought the PP was a good time to score. The fielding was amazing. Some great catching and good bowling indeed. We are very lucky to have experienced guys. Very good to have me lean on the senior players."

Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings versus Royal Challengers Bangalore clash

MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have locked horns with the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04) at the MCA Stadium, Pune.&nbsp;

The four-time winners and defending champions' skipper Dhoni unlocked a major milestone as he stepped on&nbsp;the field during the coin toss. The 40-year-old Dhoni became only the second player after RCB's former skipper Virat Kohli to play 200 matches for a single franchise in IPL history. While Kohli has only represented the RCB franchise all throughout the IPL, Dhoni also played for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) in 2016-17. Overall, he is playing his 230th&nbsp;IPL match on Wednesday evening.

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At the coin toss, Dhoni-led CSK opted to bowl first as the Chennai captain opined, "We will bowl first. It stops a bit initially. And it's one of the venues where toss doesn't matter much because it's an open ground so the dew sets in pretty late. We are a side set for both ways (bat or bowl first). But it's important to play good cricket on the day. We will look to chase today. One change, in place of Santner we have Moeen."

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Overall, Dhoni has amassed a whopping 4,866 runs in IPL, out of which 4,312 have come for the Yellow Army.&nbsp;

Talking about&nbsp;match 49 so far, CSK have restricted RCB to 173-8&nbsp;in 20 overs. They need to win all their remaining games to stand a chance of qualifying for the playoffs.

MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have locked horns with the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04) at the MCA Stadium, Pune.

MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have locked horns with the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. The four-time winners and defending champions' skipper Dhoni unlocked a major milestone as he stepped on the field during the coin toss. The 40-year-old Dhoni became only the second player after RCB's former skipper Virat Kohli to play 200 matches for a single franchise in IPL history. While Kohli has only represented the RCB franchise all throughout the IPL, Dhoni also played for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) in 2016-17. Overall, he is playing his 230th IPL match on Wednesday evening. ALSO READ | If people haven’t understood captain MS Dhoni in 15 years, no point explaining: Ajay Jadeja At the coin toss, Dhoni-led CSK opted to bowl first as the Chennai captain opined, "We will bowl first. It stops a bit initially. And it's one of the venues where toss doesn't matter much because it's an open ground so the dew sets in pretty late. We are a side set for both ways (bat or bowl first). But it's important to play good cricket on the day. We will look to chase today. One change, in place of Santner we have Moeen." ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE | Want to pick Kohli's aggression, Dhoni's finishing skills and Rohit's stroke-making: Lalit Yadav Overall, Dhoni has amassed a whopping 4,866 runs in IPL, out of which 4,312 have come for the Yellow Army. Talking about match 49 so far, CSK have restricted RCB to 173-8 in 20 overs. They need to win all their remaining games to stand a chance of qualifying for the playoffs.

IPL 2022: CSK skipper MS Dhoni joins Virat Kohli to become second player to enter special 200-club

Virat Kohli not only remains the face of Indian cricket team but the 33-year-old is also an IPL legend. The superstar right-hander is the leading run-getter in IPL history, with 6,411 runs under his belt. While he has not won an IPL title as yet, he is an absolute superstar for his franchise, i.e. the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Kohli remains the only player to have represented a single franchise throughout the IPL, since its inception in 2008. The former Indian captain wasn't an instant hit in the cash-rich league, however, he came to his very best since IPL 2012 and has churned out runs at will for the franchise, also helping them reach the IPL 2016 final in his leadership.

Recently, Kohli opened up on his bond with the RCB franchise. The cricketer revealed that he has been offered attractive deals by other franchises and he himself was tempted to enter the IPL auction pool, however, his understanding and equation with the franchise has just grown over the years.

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"To be very honest, I thought about it. Yes, I won't shy away from it and I have been approached many times as well to come into the auction somehow, put my name there and stuff. And then I thought about it, I was like, at the end of the day, everyone has X numbers of years that they live and then you die and life moves on. There would have been many great people who won trophies but no one addresses you like that. No one addresses you in the room like 'Oh he's an IPL champion or he's a World Cup champion."

"It's like if you are a good person, people like you, if you're a bad guy, they just stay away from you and, eventually, that's what life is all about," Kohli said on the 'Inside RCB' show on Star Sports

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"For me, the understanding that loyalty with RCB, like how I follow my life, is far greater for me than the fact that five people in the room will say, oh finally, you win the IPL with whoever xyz. You feel good for five minutes, but then sixth minute you could be miserable with some other issues in life. So it is not the end of the world for me,” Kohli added.

Kohli will be desperate to end RCB's title-drought in this year's IPL season. So far, RCB have played ten games in the 15th season, winning and losing five each.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli not only remains the face of Indian cricket team but the 33-year-old is also an IPL legend. The superstar right-hander is the leading run-getter in IPL history, with 6,411 runs under his belt.

Virat Kohli not only remains the face of Indian cricket team but the 33-year-old is also an IPL legend. The superstar right-hander is the leading run-getter in IPL history, with 6,411 runs under his belt. While he has not won an IPL title as yet, he is an absolute superstar for his franchise, i.e. the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Kohli remains the only player to have represented a single franchise throughout the IPL, since its inception in 2008. The former Indian captain wasn't an instant hit in the cash-rich league, however, he came to his very best since IPL 2012 and has churned out runs at will for the franchise, also helping them reach the IPL 2016 final in his leadership. Recently, Kohli opened up on his bond with the RCB franchise. The cricketer revealed that he has been offered attractive deals by other franchises and he himself was tempted to enter the IPL auction pool, however, his understanding and equation with the franchise has just grown over the years. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE | Want to pick Kohli's aggression, Dhoni's finishing skills and Rohit's stroke-making: Lalit Yadav "To be very honest, I thought about it. Yes, I won't shy away from it and I have been approached many times as well to come into the auction somehow, put my name there and stuff. And then I thought about it, I was like, at the end of the day, everyone has X numbers of years that they live and then you die and life moves on. There would have been many great people who won trophies but no one addresses you like that. No one addresses you in the room like 'Oh he's an IPL champion or he's a World Cup champion." "It's like if you are a good person, people like you, if you're a bad guy, they just stay away from you and, eventually, that's what life is all about," Kohli said on the 'Inside RCB' show on Star Sports ALSO READ | 'You do not become a bad player overnight': AB de Viliers on Virat Kohli's rough patch for RCB in IPL 2022 "For me, the understanding that loyalty with RCB, like how I follow my life, is far greater for me than the fact that five people in the room will say, oh finally, you win the IPL with whoever xyz. You feel good for five minutes, but then sixth minute you could be miserable with some other issues in life. So it is not the end of the world for me,” Kohli added. Kohli will be desperate to end RCB's title-drought in this year's IPL season. So far, RCB have played ten games in the 15th season, winning and losing five each.

I've been approached many times to come into the auction: Virat Kohli opens up on loyalty with RCB

Virat Kohli bounced back to form with a gritty half-century in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s last game against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. However, Kohli's scoring rate was still a concern as he notched up 58 runs off 53 balls at 109.43 with RCB losing the game by six wickets.

The expectations were high from Kohli heading into the season and the RCB superstar was expected to go all guns blazing for his side. However, it has been a below-par campaign for the batting maestro, who has struggled for consistency and has failed to get off to good starts with the willow.

Former RCB star and Kohli's good friend AB de Villiers recently gave his take on the run machine's struggles in IPL 2022. De Villiers believes a batter is only two poor knocks away from bad form and it's all about mindset when someone is looking to bounce back.

"As a batsman, you are only one or two bad knocks away from bad form. If it keeps coming at you it is difficult to bounce back from it," De Villiers told AFP.

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The South African legend also pointed out how a batter cannot become bad overnight and that there will be no better person than Kohli himself to analyse his weaknesses and work on them to get better.&nbsp;

"You do not become a bad player overnight. Virat would know it and I know it. I think it's the way you think and set your mind. You need a clear mind and fresh energy whenever you play and then you can find a way out of a hole," De Villiers added.

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After getting back among the runs with a fifty against Gujarat Titans, Kohli will be hopeful of nothing up another big knock when RCB lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday (May 04).

Virat Kohli bounced back to form with a gritty half-century in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s last game against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Virat Kohli bounced back to form with a gritty half-century in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s last game against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. However, Kohli's scoring rate was still a concern as he notched up 58 runs off 53 balls at 109.43 with RCB losing the game by six wickets. The expectations were high from Kohli heading into the season and the RCB superstar was expected to go all guns blazing for his side. However, it has been a below-par campaign for the batting maestro, who has struggled for consistency and has failed to get off to good starts with the willow. Former RCB star and Kohli's good friend AB de Villiers recently gave his take on the run machine's struggles in IPL 2022. De Villiers believes a batter is only two poor knocks away from bad form and it's all about mindset when someone is looking to bounce back. "As a batsman, you are only one or two bad knocks away from bad form. If it keeps coming at you it is difficult to bounce back from it," De Villiers told AFP. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE | Want to pick Kohli's aggression, Dhoni's finishing skills and Rohit's stroke-making: Lalit Yadav The South African legend also pointed out how a batter cannot become bad overnight and that there will be no better person than Kohli himself to analyse his weaknesses and work on them to get better. "You do not become a bad player overnight. Virat would know it and I know it. I think it's the way you think and set your mind. You need a clear mind and fresh energy whenever you play and then you can find a way out of a hole," De Villiers added. Also Read: MS Dhoni on cusp of twin milestones as CSK gear up to face Faf du Plessis-led RCB in IPL 2022 After getting back among the runs with a fifty against Gujarat Titans, Kohli will be hopeful of nothing up another big knock when RCB lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday (May 04).

'You do not become a bad player overnight': AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli's rough patch for RCB in IPL 2022

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run under MS Dhoni when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs in their last game to bag a much-needed win as Dhoni took over the captaincy from Ravindra Jadeja.

Dhoni had stepped down as CSK's skipper ahead of the start of the season to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the star all-rounder decided to hand back the reins to the legendary wicket-keeper batter once again after CSK's disastrous start to the season with six defeats and only two wins in their first eight matches.

The biggest positive for CSK in their win against SRH was opener Ruturaj Gaikwad bouncing back to form with a brilliant 99 off 57 balls while his opening partner Devon Conway also slammed an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls to grow in confidence after his initial snub from the playing XI.

While their batters are finding the momentum, CSK's bowling woes are still intact. Dhoni's biggest challenge will be to get the best out of his struggling bowling attack as he aims to keep CSK alive in the race for the playoffs. With just three wins in six matches, their chances are currently hanging by a thread.

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On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore have so far managed five wins and five losses in ten games this season. They had started off well but have struggled in their last few matches. RCB are currently on a losing streak of three matches and will be hopeful of bringing an end to it against CSK on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli roared back to form for RCB with a gritty half-century against GT in their last game after a string of low-key scores. However, there remain concerns in their batting line-up as they have failed to deliver as a unit so far. Their bowling attack too has been under pressure in the death overs and will have to step up against CSK.

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RCB vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction:

With MS Dhoni's return as captain, Chennai Super Kings looked a different side in their win against SRH and will be keen on continuing the momentum against RCB on Wednesday. CSK are expected to bag their fourth win of the season when they lock horns with Faf du Plessis' men.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run under MS Dhoni when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run under MS Dhoni when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs in their last game to bag a much-needed win as Dhoni took over the captaincy from Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni had stepped down as CSK's skipper ahead of the start of the season to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the star all-rounder decided to hand back the reins to the legendary wicket-keeper batter once again after CSK's disastrous start to the season with six defeats and only two wins in their first eight matches. The biggest positive for CSK in their win against SRH was opener Ruturaj Gaikwad bouncing back to form with a brilliant 99 off 57 balls while his opening partner Devon Conway also slammed an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls to grow in confidence after his initial snub from the playing XI. While their batters are finding the momentum, CSK's bowling woes are still intact. Dhoni's biggest challenge will be to get the best out of his struggling bowling attack as he aims to keep CSK alive in the race for the playoffs. With just three wins in six matches, their chances are currently hanging by a thread. Also Read: When MS Dhoni is there, he is the captain: Faf du Plessis on CSK captaincy saga in IPL 2022 On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore have so far managed five wins and five losses in ten games this season. They had started off well but have struggled in their last few matches. RCB are currently on a losing streak of three matches and will be hopeful of bringing an end to it against CSK on Wednesday. Virat Kohli roared back to form for RCB with a gritty half-century against GT in their last game after a string of low-key scores. However, there remain concerns in their batting line-up as they have failed to deliver as a unit so far. Their bowling attack too has been under pressure in the death overs and will have to step up against CSK. Also Read: Liam Livingstone smashes biggest six in IPL 2022, leaves Gujarat Titans players in awe - WATCH RCB vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction: With MS Dhoni's return as captain, Chennai Super Kings looked a different side in their win against SRH and will be keen on continuing the momentum against RCB on Wednesday. CSK are expected to bag their fourth win of the season when they lock horns with Faf du Plessis' men.

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Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form and with their brilliant win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, the debutants became the first franchise in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win eight or more matches in their first nine games in the tournament.

It has a great run for Hardik Pandya &amp; Co as they lost just one match till now and with eights wins, they are already guaranteed of a spot in the playoffs. Against RCB, they were once again quite disciplined in all sectors and they were able to clinch the match quite comfortably in the end.

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GT started their campaign with a brilliant win over Lucknow Super Giants and followed it up with another good bowling performance to beat Delhi Capitals. The next victory came against Punjab Kings but in the next match, they were handed their only loss by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The next three victories came against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders and in their eighth encounter, they were able to take revenge on SRH with a close win.

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On Saturday, they were able to able to restrict RCB to 170 despite half centuries from both Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar as Pradeep Sangwan took two wickets on return for his side. During the chase, Shubman Gill provided the side with a brilliant start but it was David Miller and Rahul Tewatia once again who played their role to perfection to guide Gujarat Titans to an impressive victory.

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form and with their brilliant win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, the debutants became the first franchise in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win eight or more matches in their first nine games in the tournament.

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form and with their brilliant win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, the debutants became the first franchise in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win eight or more matches in their first nine games in the tournament. It has a great run for Hardik Pandya & Co as they lost just one match till now and with eights wins, they are already guaranteed of a spot in the playoffs. Against RCB, they were once again quite disciplined in all sectors and they were able to clinch the match quite comfortably in the end. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, Dhoni to lead GT started their campaign with a brilliant win over Lucknow Super Giants and followed it up with another good bowling performance to beat Delhi Capitals. The next victory came against Punjab Kings but in the next match, they were handed their only loss by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The next three victories came against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders and in their eighth encounter, they were able to take revenge on SRH with a close win. Also read | 'Face of the league' - Ganguly showers massive praise over young fast bowler On Saturday, they were able to able to restrict RCB to 170 despite half centuries from both Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar as Pradeep Sangwan took two wickets on return for his side. During the chase, Shubman Gill provided the side with a brilliant start but it was David Miller and Rahul Tewatia once again who played their role to perfection to guide Gujarat Titans to an impressive victory.

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans became first team to achieve impressive feat after win against RCB

Rahul Tewatia and David Miller produced yet another chasing masterclass for Gujarat Titans (GT) as the Hardik Pandya-led side thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. Tewatia and Miller combined to share an unbeaten stand of 79 runs for the fifth wicket and take GT over the line comfortably in the 171-run chase.

Asked to chase a tricky target, Gujarat Titans got off to a decent start as openers Wriddhiman Saha (29) and Shubman Gill (31) posted an opening stand of 51 runs before GT lost wickets in quick succession as the duo departed in successive overs. Captain Hardik Pandya was also dismissed cheaply on 3 off just 5 balls as RCB spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Shahbaz Ahmed troubled the GT batters.

However, Tewatia and Miller continued their stellar form with the willow after arriving in the middle and closed out yet another thrilling run chase for their team. While Tewatia scored a quickfire 43 off 25 balls laced with two sixes and five fours, Miller scores 39 off 24 balls with the help of a solitary six and four fours.

The duo looked in complete control of the run-chase and ensured RCB had no chance of making a comeback in the game. They chased down the target of 171 runs with three balls to spare to ensure GT continued their unbeaten streak in the tournament. The table-toppers also retained their top spot with the win.

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RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. While he himself was sent back on a duck, his opening partner Virat Kohli finally managed to find some form with a gritty half-century. Kohli scored 58 off 53 balls laced with six fours and a solitary six as he added 99 runs for the second wicket with Rajat Patidar, who slammed a quickfire 32-ball 52.

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Glenn Maxwell also continued his ruthless run with the bat as he scored 33 off just 18 balls. While Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed both failed to deliver towards the end, Mahipal Lomror helped RCB finish strongly with 16 off 8 balls and propelled them to 170/6 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans are now&nbsp;on an unbeaten streak of four matches in the league while RCB have lost their last three games in a row as the road to playoffs gets trickier for the Du Plessis-led side.

Rahul Tewatia and David Miller produced yet another chasing masterclass for Gujarat Titans (GT) as the Hardik Pandya-led side thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Rahul Tewatia and David Miller produced yet another chasing masterclass for Gujarat Titans (GT) as the Hardik Pandya-led side thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. Tewatia and Miller combined to share an unbeaten stand of 79 runs for the fifth wicket and take GT over the line comfortably in the 171-run chase. Asked to chase a tricky target, Gujarat Titans got off to a decent start as openers Wriddhiman Saha (29) and Shubman Gill (31) posted an opening stand of 51 runs before GT lost wickets in quick succession as the duo departed in successive overs. Captain Hardik Pandya was also dismissed cheaply on 3 off just 5 balls as RCB spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Shahbaz Ahmed troubled the GT batters. However, Tewatia and Miller continued their stellar form with the willow after arriving in the middle and closed out yet another thrilling run chase for their team. While Tewatia scored a quickfire 43 off 25 balls laced with two sixes and five fours, Miller scores 39 off 24 balls with the help of a solitary six and four fours. The duo looked in complete control of the run-chase and ensured RCB had no chance of making a comeback in the game. They chased down the target of 171 runs with three balls to spare to ensure GT continued their unbeaten streak in the tournament. The table-toppers also retained their top spot with the win. Also Read: Virat Kohli returns to form, ends 15-match drought with fifty against Gujarat Titans RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. While he himself was sent back on a duck, his opening partner Virat Kohli finally managed to find some form with a gritty half-century. Kohli scored 58 off 53 balls laced with six fours and a solitary six as he added 99 runs for the second wicket with Rajat Patidar, who slammed a quickfire 32-ball 52. Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni to lead Glenn Maxwell also continued his ruthless run with the bat as he scored 33 off just 18 balls. While Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed both failed to deliver towards the end, Mahipal Lomror helped RCB finish strongly with 16 off 8 balls and propelled them to 170/6 in 20 overs. Gujarat Titans are now on an unbeaten streak of four matches in the league while RCB have lost their last three games in a row as the road to playoffs gets trickier for the Du Plessis-led side.

IPL 2022: Rahul Tewatia, David Miller shine again as Gujarat Titans thrash RCB by 6 wickets

Virat Kohli ended his 15-match wait for a half century as he scored 58 off 53 deliveries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Saturday. It was his first fifty in this year’s competition after a horrible run of form.

With back-to-back golden ducks and a number of good starts, this was the perfect way for the former skipper to announce his return to form. Kohli looked comfortable against the GT bowlers and although he played a cautious innings, it was important in providing RCB with a good start.

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The innings consisted of six fours and one six as he reached his fifty in the 13th over of the innings off the bowling of Mohammed Shami. He took 45 balls to reach the milestone and he currently has 48 IPL half centuries – joint second highest number of fifties in IPL along with Shikhar Dhawan.

It was Kohli’s first half century after 15 innings which saw him struggle for runs. In 2009-10, he had a run of 18 matches where he did not score a single fifty but this time, he faced a lot of criticism.

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Rajat Patidar stitched together a brilliant partnership with Kohli as he scored a quickfire half century to take RCB to 170/6 in 20 overs.

Mahipal Lomror slammed two fours and one six towards the end of the innings to take his side to a comfortable position. For GT, the returning Pradeep Sangwan was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets.

Virat Kohli ended his 15-match wait for a half century as he scored 58 off 53 deliveries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

Virat Kohli ended his 15-match wait for a half century as he scored 58 off 53 deliveries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Saturday. It was his first fifty in this year’s competition after a horrible run of form. With back-to-back golden ducks and a number of good starts, this was the perfect way for the former skipper to announce his return to form. Kohli looked comfortable against the GT bowlers and although he played a cautious innings, it was important in providing RCB with a good start. Also read | Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to late Shane Warne ahead of MI clash - WATCH The innings consisted of six fours and one six as he reached his fifty in the 13th over of the innings off the bowling of Mohammed Shami. He took 45 balls to reach the milestone and he currently has 48 IPL half centuries – joint second highest number of fifties in IPL along with Shikhar Dhawan. It was Kohli’s first half century after 15 innings which saw him struggle for runs. In 2009-10, he had a run of 18 matches where he did not score a single fifty but this time, he faced a lot of criticism. Also read | Hardik recreating Rohit's 2013 success as captain with GT: Gavaskar Rajat Patidar stitched together a brilliant partnership with Kohli as he scored a quickfire half century to take RCB to 170/6 in 20 overs. Mahipal Lomror slammed two fours and one six towards the end of the innings to take his side to a comfortable position. For GT, the returning Pradeep Sangwan was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets.

IPL 2022: Virat Kohli returns to form, ends 15-match drought with fifty against Gujarat Titans

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in match no. 43 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 30). While RCB are currently on a losing streak of two matches, high-flying Gujarat Titans have so far lost only one game this season.

After a brilliant start to the season, Faf du Plessis-led RCB have faltered as they find themselves at the fifth spot on the points table with 10 points from nine matches. In their last outing, RCB were thrashed by 29 runs by Rajasthan Royals as Virat Kohli's woeful run with the bat continued in the tournament.

Kohli was yet again dismissed cheaply on just 9 runs despite being sent to open the innings with skipper Du Plessis. The change didn't work in RCB's favour as they failed to get off to a good start and fell short in the run chase. Besides Kohli, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell also has a couple of low-key scores in his last two matches.

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While there remain concerns in their batting line-up, RCB bowlers have also been far from consistent as the likes of Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj have been taken for runs. Josh Hazlewood has been the most impressive so far for them in the pace department while Wanindu Hasaranga too hasn't been consistent in the spin department.

Gujarat Titans had pulled off a miraculous run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game after sensational cameos from Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. Opener Wriddhiman Saha also roared back to form with a brilliant half-century and will be hoping to keep the opening slot.

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Gujarat Titans have one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph and Rashid Khan. RCB batters will be put to the test against the in-form GT bowling attack at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

RCB vs GT, IPL 202 prediction:

Gujarat Titans have turned out to be the team of the season with some breathtaking performances in their league matches so far. The table-toppers have pulled off victories from improbable situations and are expected to continue their winning run against RCB on Saturday.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in match no. 43 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 30).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in match no. 43 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 30). While RCB are currently on a losing streak of two matches, high-flying Gujarat Titans have so far lost only one game this season. After a brilliant start to the season, Faf du Plessis-led RCB have faltered as they find themselves at the fifth spot on the points table with 10 points from nine matches. In their last outing, RCB were thrashed by 29 runs by Rajasthan Royals as Virat Kohli's woeful run with the bat continued in the tournament. Kohli was yet again dismissed cheaply on just 9 runs despite being sent to open the innings with skipper Du Plessis. The change didn't work in RCB's favour as they failed to get off to a good start and fell short in the run chase. Besides Kohli, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell also has a couple of low-key scores in his last two matches. Also Read: IPL 2022: KL Rahul triumphs over good friend Mayank Agarwal as LSG beat PBKS by 20 runs While there remain concerns in their batting line-up, RCB bowlers have also been far from consistent as the likes of Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj have been taken for runs. Josh Hazlewood has been the most impressive so far for them in the pace department while Wanindu Hasaranga too hasn't been consistent in the spin department. Gujarat Titans had pulled off a miraculous run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game after sensational cameos from Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. Opener Wriddhiman Saha also roared back to form with a brilliant half-century and will be hoping to keep the opening slot. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Lucknow Super Giants versus Punjab Kings clash Gujarat Titans have one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph and Rashid Khan. RCB batters will be put to the test against the in-form GT bowling attack at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. RCB vs GT, IPL 202 prediction: Gujarat Titans have turned out to be the team of the season with some breathtaking performances in their league matches so far. The table-toppers have pulled off victories from improbable situations and are expected to continue their winning run against RCB on Saturday.

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Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are woefully out of form in IPL 2022. While Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit has only 153 runs in eight&nbsp;matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former captain Virat Kohli has only amassed 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16.

With Kohli and Rohit both out of form, there is concern among Indian cricket fans with the T20 World Cup set to be held in Australia later this year. Amid all this, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has reacted to Rohit and Kohli's barren run. The former Indian captain feels both the players are too good to miss out for long and will soon be among runs.

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In an interview with&nbsp;News 18,&nbsp;the former KKR captain said, "They are great players and I am sure they will get back into form. I hope they start scoring runs soon. I don't know what is going on in Virat Kohli's head, but I am sure he will regain his form and get some good runs. He is a great player."

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Talking about Rohit-led MI's run in IPL 2022, the 35-year-old has also failed to inspire his franchise to a win and the five-time winners remain the only side to be winless&nbsp;in the 15th season (after eight encounters). On the other hand, Kohli-starrer RCB are in a much better position, occupying the fifth position with five victories from nine games.

Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are woefully out of form in IPL 2022. While Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit has only 153 runs in eight matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former captain Virat Kohli has only amassed 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16.

Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are woefully out of form in IPL 2022. While Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit has only 153 runs in eight matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former captain Virat Kohli has only amassed 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16. With Kohli and Rohit both out of form, there is concern among Indian cricket fans with the T20 World Cup set to be held in Australia later this year. Amid all this, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has reacted to Rohit and Kohli's barren run. The former Indian captain feels both the players are too good to miss out for long and will soon be among runs. ALSO READ | Yuvraj Singh reveals why he couldn't sleep before his international debut versus Australia In an interview with News 18, the former KKR captain said, "They are great players and I am sure they will get back into form. I hope they start scoring runs soon. I don't know what is going on in Virat Kohli's head, but I am sure he will regain his form and get some good runs. He is a great player." ALSO READ | 'Virat Kohli has lifetime's worth of credit in bank' - Shane Watson opines on RCB star's batting struggles Talking about Rohit-led MI's run in IPL 2022, the 35-year-old has also failed to inspire his franchise to a win and the five-time winners remain the only side to be winless in the 15th season (after eight encounters). On the other hand, Kohli-starrer RCB are in a much better position, occupying the fifth position with five victories from nine games.

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Virat Kohli is having a rough ride in IPL 2022. After nine outings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the 33-year-old former captain is struggling for form and has amassed only 128 runs at an average of 16, including two golden ducks.

Kohli is the leading run-getter in IPL history, with&nbsp;6,411 runs from 211 matches. However, he is yet to cross the 50-run mark in the&nbsp;15th season of the cash-rich league. With him struggling to score, many former cricketers and experts have opined on Kohli's lack of runs. Shane Watson, part of the Delhi Capitals (DC) as their batting coach for IPL 2022, has also joined the bandwagon.

"In the end, Virat has got close to a lifetime's worth of credit. He will come good, everyone knows he will come good. It's about his decision, whether he thinks he will take some time off, whether he thinks he needs that, whether he decides to keep playing with a little bit of time to freshen up, he will be able to find it very quickly," Watson told The Grade Cricketer.

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"You don't lose your skill as he has got, it can be suppressed a little bit because of the situations or you're a little bit tired or whatever, it can happen in the game of cricket. No one has gone about their career scoring runs non-stop, especially in a long career. There will be little periods where there will be a little bit of downtime. But Virat, he is just so good, he will find his way. He has got a lot of credit in his bank," the former Australian all-rounder added.

It will be interesting to see if Kohli is dropped (which seems out of the picture) or whether he opts for a break amid IPL 2022 struggles. Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has advised him to pull out of this year's IPL in order to stay away from the game for sometime, remain fresh and stage a fitting comeback for Team India.

Virat Kohli is having a rough ride in IPL 2022. After nine outings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the 33-year-old former captain is struggling for form and has amassed only 128 runs at an average of 16, including two golden ducks.

Virat Kohli is having a rough ride in IPL 2022. After nine outings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the 33-year-old former captain is struggling for form and has amassed only 128 runs at an average of 16, including two golden ducks. Kohli is the leading run-getter in IPL history, with 6,411 runs from 211 matches. However, he is yet to cross the 50-run mark in the 15th season of the cash-rich league. With him struggling to score, many former cricketers and experts have opined on Kohli's lack of runs. Shane Watson, part of the Delhi Capitals (DC) as their batting coach for IPL 2022, has also joined the bandwagon. "In the end, Virat has got close to a lifetime's worth of credit. He will come good, everyone knows he will come good. It's about his decision, whether he thinks he will take some time off, whether he thinks he needs that, whether he decides to keep playing with a little bit of time to freshen up, he will be able to find it very quickly," Watson told The Grade Cricketer. ALSO READ | 'Virat Kohli needs to....' - Yuvraj Singh shares words of wisdom for struggling RCB and Indian batter "You don't lose your skill as he has got, it can be suppressed a little bit because of the situations or you're a little bit tired or whatever, it can happen in the game of cricket. No one has gone about their career scoring runs non-stop, especially in a long career. There will be little periods where there will be a little bit of downtime. But Virat, he is just so good, he will find his way. He has got a lot of credit in his bank," the former Australian all-rounder added. It will be interesting to see if Kohli is dropped (which seems out of the picture) or whether he opts for a break amid IPL 2022 struggles. Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has advised him to pull out of this year's IPL in order to stay away from the game for sometime, remain fresh and stage a fitting comeback for Team India.

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