Royal Challengers Bangalore have made it to the playoffs by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in their last league stage match. Now on May 22, RCB will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the eliminator match of the tournament. RCB is seen as a strong contender to win the title this time.

This claim is being made because despite facing defeat after defeat, RCB made a tremendous comeback. The team made it to the playoffs by winning six consecutive matches. If the RCB team continues to perform like this, its dream of winning the title can be fulfilled.

In this article, we will discuss about three such factors, which can play an important role in RCB winning the trophy.

Virat Kohli’s tremendous form

Virat Kohli is in tremendous form this season. He has scored 708 runs in 14 matches so far in IPL 2024 at a strike rate of 155.60 and an average of 64.36. This includes one century and five half-centuries. At present the Orange Cap is in the name of Kohli. Kohli is a big match winner and looking at his recent form, it can be said that he can create problems for the opposition bowlers in the eliminator.

weak bowling link became strong

RCB’s weakest link in the IPL has been their bowling, but after losing the initial matches this season, their bowling has emerged as their strength. Their fast bowlers are taking wickets. Yash Dayal has taken 15 wickets, Mohammad Siraj has taken 13 wickets and Cameron Green has taken 9 wickets. Whereas spinners Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh and part-timer Glenn Maxwell are looking in rhythm. The bowlers bowled well against CSK also.

Amazing confidence among players

After facing consecutive defeats in the first half, RCB is currently riding on the chariot of victory and the players have great confidence. The team is doing well in all three departments – batting, bowling and fielding. Apart from Virat, Rajat Patidar, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green are in form. Overall, RCB’s morale is quite high.