IPL-17: RCB vs DC | In-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru wary of Delhi Capitals in must-win match
The Hindu
Indian Premier League 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on May 12, 2024
Pushed into a tight corner, Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose above their frailties to notch four wins on the trot to stay alive in the race to play-offs, but a volatile Delhi Capitals offer them a different challenge in their penultimate IPL league match in Bengaluru on May 12.
In the run-up to this match, RCB had beaten Gujarat Titans twice, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad once each.
While the victory over SRH valiant, RCB did not face much challenge from the floundering Titans and Kings.
But the Capitals are a team unlike any other as they have oscillated between brilliant and ordinary in the span of a few days.
On April 27, the Rishabh Pant-led side posted a hefty 257/4 in their 10-run win over Mumbai Indians and on April 29, they made a lowly 153/9 while capitulating against Kolkata Knight Riders.
The RCB, currently seventh with 10 points from 12 matches, will desperately hope not to run into that brilliant Capitals as a defeat can undo their good work in the last four matches.
But their confidence will be high, courtesy strong and consistent batting effort led by talisman Virat Kohli.
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