IPL 2018: 5 current players who are carrying RCB's playoff hopes

#2 Virat Kohli

Every cricketing fan, player and spectator knows just what a talent Virat Kohli is. There is no doubt that he is one of the best batsmen in world cricket today and his performances consistently back up all of the praise which he has received over the years.

Being the captain of RCB, there can be no denying that he will be one of the key players when it comes to RCB being successful at this tournament.

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Kohli already wore the orange cap for a brief period and this gives an indication as to his current form with the bat. He is currently averaging over 60 for this season which further indicates that he will be a crucial element when it comes to the team posting big totals.

What does he need to do?

Simply put, he needs to do a lot more than just perform with the bat. Kohli's captaincy has not been at its best this season, and he looks nothing like the vibrant and dominant captain we are used to seeing.

RCB have shown a weakness in the bowling department and this is something which Kohli needs to find a solution to. The way in which he has used his bowlers does open itself up to some criticism as do the bowlers which make their way into the squad.

There is no denying that RCB have a tremendous amount of batting power. What Kohli needs to do is to address his captaincy in the field and inspire his charges when defending totals. He also needs to make better use of his bowlers and use them at more appropriate times during the innings. Corey Anderson bowling the final over of a T20 match is something which nobody would have expected to see regardless of who the opposition is.