Today the match will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. The playoff match of IPL 2024 is like a quarter final match. All the facts related to this match are related to number 18. RCB has not lost a single match since 2013 Board 18. But the weather forecast has increased the tension of RCB fans. Actually, if the match is washed out due to rain, then RCB's hopes will also be washed out.
Kohli also has connection with number 18
The first association with number 18 is Virat Kohli's jersey from the match against RCB and Chennai. Virat Kohli wears jersey number 18. Apart from this, this match is being played on 18th. The special thing is that Virat Kohli's performance was better in the match played on 18th. Apart from this, if this match is played completely then RCB will have to win by 18 runs to go to the playoffs. Not only this, if RCB team chases in this match, then it will have to achieve Chennai's target in 18.1 overs.
Great performance by RCB
The thing to note is that on May 18, RCB's fortunes are at their peak. Since 2013, RCB has played four matches on May 18 and not lost a single match. Not only this, Virat Kohli's performance on this date is also at a different level. In the match played on May 18, Kohli has scored two centuries and one half-century. In 2013 and 2014, RCB defeated Chennai Super Kings on 18 May. Virat had scored an unbeaten 56 runs in 2013 and a very important 27 runs in the 2014 match. In 2016, RCB faced Kings XI Punjab. After this, Kohli led his team to victory by scoring 113 runs. Similarly, in the year 2023, RCB defeated Hyderabad on 18 May. Kohli scored a brilliant century in this match.