The highly anticipated Indian Premier League Season 18 resumes on May 17, kicking off with a thrilling matchup between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s star player, Virat Kohli, arrived in the city on Thursday night with his wife, Anushka Sharma.
Kohli’s travel schedule has been hectic lately. Just three days ago, he traveled from Mumbai to Delhi, visited Vrindavan to meet Premanand Maharaj, and then returned to Mumbai before heading to Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli’s Form
Kohli’s bat has been on fire this season. He’s just five runs shy of taking the Orange Cap from current holder, Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli has scored 505 runs in 11 matches at an average of 63.12. He’ll become the Orange Cap holder if he scores six runs against KKR.
Suryakumar currently tops the list with 510 runs in 12 matches. Kohli’s impressive performance has kept RCB in contention for a playoff spot. The team has won eight of its 11 matches, earning 16 points and securing second place in the standings.
Weather Conditions
Bengaluru is expected to experience heavy rain on Saturday, with a 70% chance of precipitation. However, RCB remains unfazed, as a rain-affected match or even a washout would still secure their playoff spot. On the other hand, a loss or no-result outcome would eliminate KKR from the playoff race.
RCB’s strong performance this season has been a key factor in their success. With players like Kohli in top form, the team is looking strong to make a deep run in the tournament.