"This Year RCB's Claim Is On Virat...": India Legend's Big Take For IPL 2023

15.04.2023 - 14:15 sports.ndtv.com

Saturday will witness two mouth-watering contests in IPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at home.

A good sign for RCB is the way their batting mainstay Virat Kohli is batting in IPL. Kohli's batting with positive intent this season is a big plus for the franchise.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes it will boost RCB's chances of finishing in the top four in IPL 2023. Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live Show, Sunil Gavaskar said, "This year RCB's claim is on Virat Kohli.

If he plays well in every game, then the chances of RCB winning increase. Virat is one of the biggest superstars and not only RCB but fans of every team want to see runs coming out of his bat." Delhi Capitals' batting has been a weak link in the ongoing IPL 2023 and captain David Warner's side is winless in four games.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) got a major boost with the inclusion of Kedar Jadhav in the team as a replacement for David Wiley, who picked up a toe injury during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Jadhav is delighted to be back in the team and looking forward to play bold for the franchise. Kedar Jadhav represented RCB previously in 2016 and 2017, playing 17 matches and scoring 311 runs at an average of 23.92 and a strike rate of 142.66.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Celebration After RCB Dismiss Krunal Pandya In An IPL 2023 Game Is Viral

Virat Kohli is an entertainer on and off the field! Even when he is not batting Kohli ensure that he is in the thick of action. The same was visible after Royal Challengers Bangalore set a 127-run target for Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2023 match in Lucknow on Monday. Despite the low score, RCB put up a spirited fight and reduced LSG to 38/5 in 7 overs. Out of those dismissals, Kohli played a crucial role in the second wicket as he caught Krunal Pandya off Glenn Maxwell in the fourth over. After the wicket, Kohli made a special gesture towards the crowd.

Watch: Heated Exchange Between Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir After LSG vs RCB IPL 2023 Game

The IPL 2023 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Lucknow on Monday was witness to some ugly scenes as RCB star batter Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir had a heated exchange. Throughout the match, Kohli could be seen being quite animated after the LSG wickets fell. The last time when LSG and RCB clashed in Bengaluru in an IPL 2023 game, Gambhir had gestured towards the Bengaluru crowd with a 'shut up' sign. It is not clear whether Virat was reacting to that. But after the match ended, the two shook hands and things looked perfectly normal. Then, LSG opener Kyle Mayers walked up to Kohli and started saying something to the RCB great.

LSG vs RCB, IPL 2023 Weather Forecast: Rain To Impact Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Game?

The KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants will take on the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL 2023 game in Lucknow on Monday. LSG are currently placed second in the 10-team table with 10 points from eight games, while RCB are at the sixth spot with eight points from as many games. The game in Lucknow, thus, will be crucial for both as LSG can top the table if they defeat RCB. On the other hand the visitors have a chance to enter the top-four if they defeat LSG by a very big margin.

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RCB vs KKR Match: Kolkata Knight Riders Rise To 7th Spot

Kolkata Knight Riders returned to winning ways with an encouraging win over the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. Kolkata Knight Riders conjured up a spin magic after Jason Roy's sterling fifty to snap their four-match losing streak with a 21-win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. The English opener led the show with a 29-ball 56 as Kolkata Knight Riders batters fired in unison to notch up a fighting 200/5 after RCB captain Virat Kohli opted to bowl at their home den.

RCB Stand-in Captain Virat Kohli Fined Rs 24 Lakh For Code of Conduct Breach In IPL 2023 Game vs RR

Virat Kohli, stand-in captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been fined a hefty sum after his team's slow over-rate against Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2023 on Sunday. "Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Mr. Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023," a statement from IPL read.