IPL 2021: Royal Challangers Banglore Best Projected Playing XI (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bangalore purchased eight players in the IPL 2021 auction after withdrawing ten players from the squad ahead of the season. Kyle Jamieson was bought for Rs. 15 crore and Glenn Maxwell was bought for Rs. 14.25 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL auctions. RCB faced tough competition in the auction to sign Glenn Maxwell to their roster. RCB also purchased Mohammed Azharuddeen during the auction due to a shortage of wicket-keepers in the squad.
Royal Challengers Bangalore qualified for the IPL 2020 playoffs but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator match. This was the end of their tournament run. Royal Challengers Bangalore will make another exceptional attempt to win the IPL title in 2021, following the recruitment of new players, something that Virat Kohli’s squad genuinely desires. We’ll take a look at Royal Challengers Bangalore’s best-predicted XI for the first match of the IPL 2020 season.
Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal, a left-handed batsman, will be the best batsman for RCB to open the innings. Padikkal had a half-century in his first IPL season last year and had some decent results in the tournament. With 473 runs in 15 innings, Padikkal was RCB’s top scorer. There were five half-centuries in all. As a result, given Devdutt’s outstanding batsmanship, he should be allowed to open the innings in the first game of the IPL 2021.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s success in IPL tournaments is still up to scratch, even though Royal Challengers Bangalore’s performance isn’t. Kohli scored 466 runs in 15 games in the previous edition, including three fifties. He has a lot of experience as a captain and also leads the Indian national team. In the IPL 2021, he can start as an opener or as a one-down player.
AB de Villiers
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s AB de Villiers is an effective batsman. AB has emerged as a dangerous batsman in the T20 format thanks to his ability to strike in all directions. AB de Villiers scored 454 runs at a strike rate of 158+ in the IPL 2020 last year. He also scored five half-centuries, the highest of which was 73 not out. In the IPL 2021, AB de Villiers should be permitted to open or be put at number three.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxell was the third most expensive acquisition in the IPL 2021 auction, with RCB paying Rs. 14.25 crore to sign him. Glenn Maxwell had a tough season last year, but he has delivered some stunning results for Australia in international cricket. With his ability to hit long shots, he has the ability to turn the game around. RCB should bat him in the middle of the order so he can raise the team’s run rate.
Dan Christian
In Royal Challengers Bangalore, Australia all-rounder Dan Christian will be a worthy all-rounder. In the Big Bash League, the medium-pace bowler has shown some consistency. Royal Challengers Bangalore will benefit from his inclusion in both the batting and bowling departments.
Mohammed Azharuddeen
The Royal Challengers are a team from the United Kingdom. Bangalore can use Mohammed Azharuddeen to bowl behind the wickets, allowing AB de Villiers to concentrate on his batting. Mohammed Azharuddeen is a Kerala domestic player who will make his IPL debut in 2021.
Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar, who has outstanding batting and bowling skills, will be an excellent addition to the squad. He will be the leading spin bowler in the competition, and he can also bat and score. Washinton Sundar’s success in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 between India and Australia improved his confidence.
Chahal, Yuzvendra
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s best spin bowler is Yuzvendra Chahal. When the team needs a wicket, he has the potential to provide breakthroughs. Chahal was RCB’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2020, with 21 wickets in 15 games. He finished in fifth position overall. As a result, he should be a member of RCB for the IPL’s first game in 2021.
Mohammed Siraj
In IPL 2020, Mohammed Siraj was not at his best. Following that, he made his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2020-21, where he bowled spectacularly. He has established himself as a dangerous pace bowler who will be beneficial to the team in the IPL 2021.
Navdeep Saini
Last year, Navdeep Saini had a bad season, taking just six wickets in 12 games. The Indian pacer, on the other hand, has the potential to deliver. He could be used as the team’s third pacer. His partnership with Mohammed Siraj and Kyle Jamieson has the ability to kill the opposition batsmen.
Kyle Jamieson
Kyle Jamieson was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs. 15 crore. The New Zealand pacer was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore to bolster their bowling attack. The 24-year-old rookie will make his IPL debut in 2021. He should be given a chance to prove his worth in the first game because he joined the team at such a high cost.