India, May 22 -- Virat Kohli's trophy cabinet is full of ICC silverware such as the ODI World Cup (2011), Champions Trophy (2013, 2025) and T20 World Cup (2024), but an IPL trophy is still a dream. Given his own form and that of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli's long-standing dream can finally come true.

Having finished runner-up on three occasions and qualified for the playoffs in nine seasons, RCB, being led by Rajat Patidar this season, would be aiming for back-to-back wins in their remaining two league matches here in Lucknow over the next five days when they play Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday and hosts Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.

With 17 points in 12 matches so far, RCB are currently chasing a top-two spot, having won...