The remaining matches of indian Premier League season 18 are starting from May 17. The first match is royal challengers Bangalore vs kolkata Knight Riders, which will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Virat arrived in the city on thursday night with his wife anushka sharma for this match.
virat kohli and anushka sharma have had to travel a lot in the last few days, this was their third flight in 3 days after retirement. virat kohli reached delhi from mumbai an hour after announcing his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, from where he went to visit Vrindavan Premananda Maharaj ji. Then after returning to mumbai, he left for Bangalore on Thursday.
Virat looked very stylish in a black T-shirt, blue jeans, he also gave a new look to his hair before leaving for the city. anushka sharma was in a white shirt and blue jeans.
virat kohli in the race for Orange Cap
Virat's bat is on fire this season, he is just 5 runs away from becoming the Orange Cap holder. virat kohli has scored 505 runs in 11 matches at an average of 63.12. Currently, the Orange Cap is with Suryakumar Yadav, who has 510 runs in 12 matches. He will become the Orange Cap holder as soon as he scores 6 runs in the match to be held on Saturday.
Chance of rain in Bengaluru on May 17
There is a possibility of heavy rain in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 17. Amidst 70 percent chance of rain, RCB is carefree because even if the match is cancelled, the team will confirm its ticket for the playoffs. Whereas kolkata Knight Riders will be out of the playoff race.
RCB has won 8 out of the 11 matches played so far, it had to face defeat in 3. This team captained by Rajat Patidar is in second place with 16 points.
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