Royal Challengers Bengaluru have shown the ability to perform when it matters most, said former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody after their fifth straight win in the IPL. (As It Happened|Full Coverage)
Languishing at the bottom of the points table 10 days ago, Virat Kohli and Co have found their mojo💃 back. Their winning streak has given them a fighting chance to make the knockout s𝄹tage.
"Once again, RCB has dem♏onstrated their ability to deliver when it counts, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams," Moody said on Star Sports.
They will take on MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, who are a⛎lso in contention for a playoff berth, in their final league game at 𓆏the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
"It's iconic for the entire IPL, truly. You've got two colossal names in cricket here in India and in worl꧂d cricket—Dhoni and Kohli.
"They're both dominant figures, lea💯ving a huge legacy wherever they've been. And the interesting thing is anything can stillꦐ happen on that table."
Barring Kolkata Kinght Riders, who have alr♈eady qualified, as many as💟 seven teams are still in contention for a playoffs berth.
"After the weekend, I was assuming that a couple of results will sort of fall the way they should fall and then w꧒e'll have a clear idea who's going to end up in that top four.
"Yet, it's still anyone's game. Any team co🅠uld clinch a spot in that coveted top four," Moody said.
After a sedate start to the season, RCB batter Rajat Patidar has found his groove, scoring five fifties in the last seven innings at a quick paℱce.
"Patidar, in particular, has been a revelation in the past five or six games, notching up several quick𓃲-fire half-centuries.
"His aggressive approach has consistently put pressure on the opposi⭕tion's bowling attack, making it incredibly challenging for them to get back into the contest," ⛦Moody added.
