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Founded in 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most popular IPL teams, known for their star-studded lineups and loyal fanbase, the RCBians. Despite no titles yet, their thrilling performances keep fans hooked every season!
RCB’s legends include Virat Kohli, the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history; AB de Villiers, “Mr. 360,” who wowed with his innovative batting; and Chris Gayle, the “Universe Boss,” famous for his record-breaking 175* in 2013.
Playing at the electrifying M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB’s explosive batting lineups and unforgettable moments have defined their journey. Key bowlers like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammed Siraj have also shone brightly.
With their “Ee Sala Cup Namde” (This Time the Cup is Ours) slogan, RCB embodies hope, passion, and resilience. Though the elusive title remains a dream, their spirit and fan support make them IPL’s ultimate entertainers.
Retained players:
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
- Yash Dayal
What is the goal for Royal Challengers Bangalore?
RCB have consistently qualified for the Playoffs in 4 of the last 5 seasons. The ultimate goal is to go one step further and win the title. With a purse of 83 crores, they have a lot to gain.
Requirements:
- An experienced wicket keeper who is potentially the second scoring option after Virat.
- A left arm pacer who can bowl well in the powerplay as left arm pacers have a strike rate of 18 at the Chinnaswamy stadium.
- Indian batters who have proven to be match winners.
- Economical spinners to restrict the flow of runs at the Chinnaswamy.
Predicted playing 11
- Virat Kohli
- Indian/overseas Experienced batter who can keep
- Overseas batter
- Rajat Patidar
- Indian / overseas all-rounder
- Indian batter
- Indian spin all rounder
- Indian spinner
- Overseas pacer
- Yash Dayal
- Indian pacer
Potential purchases for the Royal Challengers Bangalore:
- KL Rahul: Batting average of 52 in the powerplay since 2019, Indian wicket keeper who’s a localite.
- Will Jacks: Showed promise in 2024, Jacks maintained strike rates of 153 in the powerplay, 143 in the middle overs, and an astonishing 560 in the death overs. He scored 230 runs at a strike rate of 176 across 8 IPL games in 2024, highlighted by a blistering 41-ball century against Gujarat Titans. RTM
- Quinton De Kock: Averages 32 with a strike rate of 137. Experienced campaigner who can keep wickets and take down spinners and Pacers at will. Leftie too
- Venkatesh Iyer: Averages 33 at a strike rate of 133 in the PP, along with 47 at a SR of 140 in the middle overs. Can solve RCB’s issue of an Indian Middle Order core, and a left hander who can wreck havoc at number 5.
- Abhinav Manohar: Has an avg of 30 and strike rate of 150 batting at number 5 and 6, scored 584 runs in 10 innings in the Maharaja Cup . *high priority*
- Glenn Maxwell with the RTM OR Rachin Ravindra: Averages 101 across formats at Chinnaswamy, has a strike rate of 154 in the Powerplay. Also a Left Arm orthodox who was the second highest wicket taker in the MLC, with an economy of 4.8.
- Krunal Pandya: Economy rate of 7 in the middle overs, left arm spinning all rounder who strikes at 187 in the death overs since 2020.
- R Sai Kishore: economy rate of 6.97 in the middle overs, with a balls per wicket ratio of 14.31.
- Mohammed Siraj: RTM.
- T Natarajan: Has a Yorker percentage of 21.23 in the death overs and a left arm pacer. Doesn’t get better.
- Trent Boult: Has an economy of 6.96 and a bowling average of 22 in the powerplay. Left Arm pacers have thrived in the Chinnaswamy with the best frequency of Wickets so Boult is the go to powerplay left arm pacer.
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