IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar makes huge claim on Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to get back to winning terms as they take on Delhi Capitals on Saturday (April 15).

RCB have lost back-to-back matches as they lost a nailbiter against Lucknow Super Giants in the previous encounter.

A good sign for RCB is the way their batting mainstay Virat Kohli is batting in TATA IPL. Kohli's batting with positive intent this season is a positive for the franchise. Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes it will boost RCB's chances of finishing in the top four in TATA IPL 2023.

Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live Show, Sunil Gavaskar said, "This year RCB's claim is on Virat Kohli. If he plays well in every game, then the chances of RCB winning increase. Virat is one of the biggest superstars and not only RCB but fans of every team want to see runs coming out of his bat."

Delhi Capitals' batting has been a weak link in the ongoing TATA IPL 2023 as captain David Warner's side is winless in four games. Warner - who is being criticised for his strike rate in the tournament - has been the lone warrior with the bat for the Delhi franchise.

But former India pacer Sreesanth believes the veteran Australia international will come good and silence all the critics.

"The hunger for runs never dies for David Warner. He's a typical Aussie, who's always determined to dominate the cricket pitch. I've enjoyed bowling to him as he's been one of the toughest batters to bowl to," Sreesanth said.

Apart from Virat Kohli, RCB have seen Faf Du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell scoring big runs. Their bowling failed to defend a huge total of 212 in the last match, and it will be imperative that they produce a better bowling effort against DC.

DC, on the other hand, have lost their first four matches and any further slip will have irreparable ramifications.