Virat Kohli Reached Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Royal Challengers are set to join Bengaluru and defend their title.The star batsman was central to RCB’s historic victory last season, scoring 657 runs at a strike rate of 144.71 and an impressive average of 54.75, including eight half-centuries. His consistency at the top played a huge role in ending the franchise’s long wait for silverware.RCB finally broke their 18-year title drought. Rajat Patidar Stepping in as a leader during the campaign. Having achieved this milestone, the focus now shifts to repeating the feat in what promises to be a challenge for the title defence.Kohli had already retired from T20Is and Tests. With only ODIs and IPL remaining, everyone’s form now holds extra importance.Even at 37, Kohli is performing at an elite level. His numbers from last season reflect his enduring quality, as he is one of the most complete batsmen in the format, capable of both anchoring and pacing when required.His recent ODI form further highlights his consistency. Against South Africa, Kohli scored 135 off 120 balls, 102 off 93, and an unbeaten 65 off 45 in the three-match series. He then scored 93 off 91 balls in the first ODI and 124 off 108 in the third against New Zealand.RCB will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Kohli also entered the season as the IPL’s highest run-scorer, scoring 8,661 runs in 267 matches, including a record eight centuries.
