Virat Kohli Will Do Everything In His Potential To Keep RCB In The Playoffs Race: Tom Moody

NEW DELHI:
The race for TATA IPL 2023 playoffs continues to heat up as the league phase of the Biggest T20
nears its end. As many as five teams are still in contention for the three playoff berths that are up for
grabs.

With an eye to secure a playoffs berth, Royal Challengers Bangalore face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the
latter backyard. With two very important points on the line, RCB are raring to come out all guns
blazing against SRH – who are playing for pride after getting eliminated in the top-four race.
A loss tonight will end the campaign of the Faf du Plessis-led side in the competition. Their defeat
will ensure CSK and LSG – both on 15 points – qualify for the playoffs. Even MI will stay in contention
if RCB loses tonight. So many teams will closely monitor this Southern Derby between these
traditional rivals. Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody believes RCB find themselves in this situation due to the
losses they suffered halfway through the competition. The team has been running hot and cold in its
campaign during TATA IPL 2023 which impacted them.

Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Tom Moody said RCB form has tapered off through the
halfway stage, they started well but lost steam in the second phase. So they need to pull up their
socks and go full throttle in the remaining games. They have a player like Virat Kohli, who will do
everything in his potential to help RCB stay in the playoffs race.

Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan highlighted the lack of teamwork in RCB campaign this year
and the team once again looked heavily dependent upon KGF (Kohli, Maxwell and Faf).
Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Yusuf Pathan said,RCB will have to play as a team. Now is
not the time that RCB should focus on just three players (Kohli, Maxwell and Faf). Now every player
will have to come forward and fulfil his responsibility.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday Delhi Capitals defeated Punjab Kings quite convincingly to all but end
Shikhar Dhawan-led teams playoffs hopes.

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan claimed Punjab;s defeat has certainly brought some relief in the
RCB, MI and CSK camps ahead of their do-or-die games.
Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Irfan Pathan said, RCB are in an advantageous position with
Punjab Kings loss. MI will also fancy their chances but their fate will also hinge on the result of the
match between CSK and DC.

Irfan also praised Delhi Capitals bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav for making good use of
the Dharamsala track and containing Punjab Kings; batters from scoring runs freely.
Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Irfan Pathan said,The six overs bowled by Khaleel Ahmed
and Kuldeep Yadav made the difference on the Dharamshala track. But PBKS team managements
faulty strategies are also to be blamed. Those errors cost them dearly.