If Virat doesn’t play, RCB’s defeat is certain! (Photo- PTI)
Virat Kohli: In the 42nd match of IPL 2026 played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore had to face defeat by 4 wickets at the hands of Gujarat Titans. RCB had a fast start in the first innings, but Virat Kohli was out after scoring 28 runs in 13 balls. After Kohli’s early return to the pavilion, the team’s batting completely faltered and the entire team was bundled out for 155 runs in 19.2 overs. After which Gujarat Titans easily achieved the target and won the match. This defeat is nothing new for RCB, because this team is very dependent on Virat’s performance.
If Virat doesn’t play, RCB’s defeat is certain!
Royal Challengers Bangalore team has been dependent on Virat Kohli since the beginning, but for the last 2 seasons, the entire burden of the team seems to be on Virat. Since last season, the team’s fortunes seem to largely depend on the performance of Virat Kohli. When Kohli stays at the crease and plays long innings, the team wins most of the matches, but when he gets out early, RCB’s performance remains very weak.
Since last season, whenever Virat Kohli has been out for less than 40 runs, RCB’s win percentage has been only 33.33%. At the same time, when Kohli scores 40 or more runs, the team’s win percentage becomes very high at 92.85%. Similarly, the figures of facing balls are also shocking. When Kohli plays 30 or more balls, RCB’s win percentage has been 100%. But when Kohli is out after playing less than 30 balls, the team’s winning percentage remains only 30%. Even against Gujarat, Virat could neither touch the mark of 30 balls nor score 40 runs, due to which the result was against RCB.
RCB will have to be removed soon
Now the matter of concern for RCB is that the success of the team seems to depend a lot on Virat Kohli. When Kohli scores big or stays at the crease for a long time, other batsmen also get confidence and scoring becomes easier. But if he gets out early, the entire batting unit comes under pressure. In such a situation, the team will soon find its solution and other players will also have to take responsibility, otherwise the team may have to face heavy losses in the coming matches.
Scored 379 runs in 9 matches
Royal Challengers Bangalore is currently at second place in the points table. He has won 6 out of 9 matches. The main reason for which is the form of Virat Kohli. He has scored 379 runs in 9 matches at an average of 54.14, which includes 3 half-centuries. He is also the highest run scorer for RCB this season. Apart from him, no other RCB player has been able to touch the 300 run mark.
