IPL 2024: Describing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the phoenix of IPL 2024 wouldn’t be an exaggeration, given their remarkable comeback from adversity. RCB’s resurgence from the brink of defeat is one of the most memorable in league history. However, with unfinished business at hand, RCB icon Virat Kohli emphasizes the need to maintain focus on the upcoming challenges.
RCB secured their spot in the playoffs by finishing fourth on the points table, clinching a crucial victory against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-stakes match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last Saturday. This win marked their sixth consecutive triumph, a remarkable feat considering they had lost seven of their first eight matches in this edition, making their turnaround truly special and unprecedented in IPL history.
Leading the charge with 708 runs, Virat Kohli has been a driving force behind RCB’s resurgence, although he prefers to focus on the upcoming Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals rather than dwell on individual achievements. In this knockout match, the losing team exits the tournament, while the winners advance to face the Qualifier 2 contenders for a shot at the final.
Meanwhile, Kohli’s reflection on social media captures his perspective: “God’s got a plan,” as he heads towards the dressing room, underscoring the team’s collective mindset as they approach the crucial stages of the tournament.
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“The key is to stay true to your efforts. We’ve been sincere in our hard work, and it’s paid off. I won’t elaborate further. Our focus is solely on the next challenge,” remarked the former RCB captain. With Kohli’s unwavering loyalty since the league’s inception, this marks his 17th season with the franchise.
Despite this longstanding association, RCB has yet to clinch the title. They now pin their hopes on sustaining this inspirational resurgence for three more matches to finally end their quest for glory.