India, May 26 -- After going trophyless for 17 seasons, Virat Kohli fulfilled his long-standing dream of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy last year as part of a star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru side. It was not the end of the story, though. Their dominant run continues this season, with RCB only a few steps away from defending the title. Having finished as the table toppers, the Bengaluru-based franchise will take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on May 26, Tuesday.

Kohli, a man known for his big-match form, has been at the centre of all the buzz around the upcoming playoff battle between RCB and GT. During his illustrious IPL career, the former RCB captain has led the team to the playoffs in several seasons. They f...