Virat Kohli's form worrying Royal Challengers Bangalore

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The Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a high after their magnificent victories over Pune Warriors India and Kings XI Punjab but over-dependence on Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's diminishing form still remain prime concerns for them.

Over-dependence on Gayle had been the bane for RCB last IPL too. One cannot expect Gayle to perform in each and every game and there would be occasions when he would be picked up cheaply in some of the games ahead.

Whenever Gayle has gone cheaply, RCB, on most occasions, have struggled to wriggle out of the pigeon-hole. Failure of Gayle to score any run in IPL title clash in 2011 cost RCB heavily as they lost the game in the very first over chasing a mammoth 206 runs target set by Chennai Super Kings.

Leading up to the finals, RCB rode on Gayle's herculean efforts, who won the Orange Cap Award for scoring most runs in last IPL amassing 608 runs in 12 matches. He was instrumental in many victories for RCB and received five man of the match awards for his performances.

RCB also rode on Gayle's success in 2011 Champions League. The lusty-hitting Jamaican was the second highest run-getter in the competition, behind David Warner with 257 runs from six matches at an average of 42.83 and a top score of 92.

Losing three games in a row after defeating Delhi Daredevils in their opening encounter, RCB celebrated a last-ball victory against Pune Warriors after Gayle had smashed 81 off 48 balls, which set up the game for AB de Villiers and Saurabh Tiwary to finish off in style.

RCB again was indebted to heroics of Gayle, who scripted a blistering 87 off 56 balls in company of de Villiers (52 off 39 balls), to register its third win in the competition against Punjab.

Gayle's form is good for RCB, but a warning sign for other teams. However, how long will RCB continue to ride of the mighty Jamaican's success?

It is high time Kohli comes to the party to make Gayle's task a little bit easier up the order.

Kohli has not been among runs after his show during Australia tour down under and Asia Cup. He has scored just 113 runs in six innings he had played with one half century against his name.

When the services of Virat was most required against Kolkata Knight Riders, the youngster fell cheaply for six off Laxmipathy Balaji after Gayle (2) and Cheteshwar Pujara (6) fell early in the innings.

RCB again bit the dust and were bowled out for 136 in 19.5 overs chasing a formidable 196 runs target set by Rajasthan Royals.

RCB's batting lineup would be formidable if Kohli gets among runs.