IPL 2017: GL vs RCB, 5 factors of winning

#5. The Virat Kohli show for RCB

With De Villiers ruled out, Kohli will have to fire on all cylinders today

RCB skipper Virat Kohli missed the first three matches due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, he made his presence felt in his first match of the tournament as he scored a brilliant 47-ball 62 against Mumbai Indians.

He was off to a good start in his next game against the Rising Pune Supergiant as well but got out early, after scoring 28 off 19 deliveries.

Kohli is capable of giving any bowler nightmares and has done so on numerous occasions. Moreover, his performance in the last two matches gave the hint that the shoulder injury has gone completely. With De Villiers out, a lot of the batting responsibilities will be shouldered by Kohli and if he gets going, then he can single-handedly power RCB to a win.