Virat Kohli's quest for an elusive IPL title remains unfulfilled after Royal Challengers Bengaluru were knocked out of the tournament in the Eliminator stage in Ahmedabad.

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Despite a remarkable six match winning run leading into the play-offs, RCB faltered under pressure, losing to Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

While Kohli contributed 33 runs, RCB's overall batting performance fell short, leaving the bowlers with an uphill battle.

This loss echoes RCB's struggles in recent years, having been eliminated in the Eliminator stage in 2020 and 2021.

In 2022, the Royals dashed their hopes in Qualifier 2.

Despite boasting some of the finest T20 batsmen of the past decade, including A B de Villiers, Chris Gayle and Shane Watson, RCB's trophy cabinet remains empty.

Kohli, the heart and soul of the franchise, will have to wait at least another year to chase his maiden IPL title.

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