Kohli will do everything to keep RCB in playoffs race: Tom Moody

The race for IPL 2023 playoffs continues to heat up as the league phase of the biggest T20 nears its end. As many as five teams are still in contention for the three playoff berths that are up for grabs.

With an eye to secure a playoffs berth, Royal Challengers Bangalore face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the latter’s backyard. With two very important points on the line, RCB are raring to come out all guns blazing against SRH – who are playing for pride after getting eliminated in the top-four race.

A loss tonight will end the campaign of the Faf du Plessis-led side in the competition. Their defeat will ensure CSK and LSG – both on 15 points – qualify for the playoffs. Even MI will stay in contention if RCB loses tonight. So many teams will closely monitor this Southern Derby between these traditional rivals.

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody believes RCB find themselves in this situation due to the losses they suffered halfway through the competition. The team has been running hot and cold in its campaign during IPL 2023 which impacted them.

Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Tom Moody said, “RCB’s form has tapered off through the halfway stage, they started well but lost steam in the second phase. So they need to pull up their socks and go full throttle in the remaining games. They have a player like Virat Kohli, who will do everything in his potential to help RCB stay in the playoffs race.”