IPL 2018, MI vs RCB: 5 talking points from the match

#2 RCB’s season being a carbon copy of their 2017 campaign so far

RCB have won just 1 out of their first 4 games in the IPL so far

Last season, Royal Challengers Bangalore began their campaign with a defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad before registering a win over Delhi Daredevils in their second game. They then went on to lose four matches in a row before winning their second match of the tournament in their 6th game.

This year, RCB’s campaign in their first four matches has emulated that of last year’s tournament. Following an opening defeat against KKR, the Royal Challengers defeated Kings XI Punjab before losing their next two matches against Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.

Barring Virat Kohli, none of their players performed today and except for Kohli, none of their players have been completely consistent. The three-time runners-up will have to regroup and work on their game plan or they might face another defeat against Delhi Daredevils on Saturday at Bangalore.

Whether RCB’s 5th match will see an outcome similar to their 5th match last year or not, only time will tell.