It would be nothing short of a clash of the titans when Virat Kohli`s on-a-roll Royal Challengers Bangalore takes on Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s Chennai Super Kings in a top-of-the-table IPL showdown here on Sunday with two points and momentum at stake. RCB has won all its four matches so far and sits on top of the standings. CSK, on the other hand, has hit back after losing its opener to claim three straight wins for the second spot in the points table. RCB, boosted by a 10-wicket hammering of Rajasthan Royals, will be keen to continue its winning streak. However, the task is easier said than done as CSK is riding high with three good results of its own.

Kohli and the highly-rated Devdutt Padikkal toyed with the Rajasthan Royals bowling the other day and will look to lay a strong foundation again for RCB against a varied CSK bowling attack. RCB, which has more often not under-performed amid high expectations, has started well. And, Kohli will be aware of the importance of maintaining the intensity in a long league. The RCB batting appears to be top heavy and reliant on the performances of Kohli, South African maestro AB de Villiers and Australian maverick Glenn Maxwell. Padikkal`s good form also augurs well for the team. However, the RCB batting unit will front up to Deepak Chahar, who is known for his ability to strike early. It remains to be seen if the team has what it takes to bounce back in case there is lose of wickets early in the innings.