IPL 2021 / RCB may enter Indian Premier League 2021 with this playing XI

Delhi. Last year in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the playoffs, ending the poor performance. However, he had to face defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator match. The RCB team, led by Virat Kohli, stepped into the playoffs even after losing four matches in a row. RCB began their campaign in IPL 2020 with a 10-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Overall, the performance of RCB was mixed in the last season. Now the 14th season of the IPL is starting from April 9.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have never won an IPL title till now. In such a situation, Virat Kohli and the team will try to end this drought in IPL 2021. This year the franchise released 10 players and bought 8 new players. He spent the most money on all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Kyle Jameson (15 crores). The inclusion of 8 players in the team will also see a big change in their plan.

RCB influential Josh Phillip (Australia) saw tremendous form in the Big Bash League. The 23-year-old Josh was the second highest run-scorer. His performance behind the wicket was also excellent. Earlier this month, Josh withdrew from the IPL for personal reasons. Josh made his IPL debut in 2020 and scored only 78 runs in five innings. However, RCB has included Fin Allen as their replacement for New Zealand. Allen made his debut against Bangladesh. The New Zealand wicketkeeper batsman has scored 537 runs in 13 T20s at an average of 48.8 and a strike rate of 183.3.

Let's take a look at RCB's strong playing XI this year.

Opener: Average performance by openers is a major reason for RCB's defeat. In 2021, they hope that this shortfall can be overcome. Virat Kohli and team director Mike Hewson have made it clear that Virat Kohli will open.

Middle order: Royal Challengers Bangalore Cricket Director Mike Hewson believes that Glenn Maxwell's aggressive batting in the middle and last overs will prove to be very useful for his team. Hewson said that this would give big stars a chance to play freely. Despite the average performance, RCB bought Maxwell, often sold at an expensive price in IPL auctions, for Rs 14 crore 25 lakh when the Punjab Kings decided to leave him. "He is fantastic and we need him in the middle overs," Hessen said at the virtual press conference. He has a lot of experience. "He said that Maxwell can win matches on his own if he is in form. We have to make full use of his abilities. We are looking at how Maxwell can do it. He has the skills and experience and will be a part of the leadership group. "AB de Villiers will come out to bat after him. AB de Villiers is the best finisher.

All rounders: RCB has many all rounders. Washington Sundar, Daniel Christian (who were bought by the team for 4.8 crores), both of them can play in the fifth or sixth position. Harshal Patel is also a good option, who can play at number 7.

Bowler: It is natural for Yajuvendra Chahal and Mohammad Siraj to play in the playing eleven. Chahal would lead the spin and Siraj bowled fast. Kyle Jamieson is primarily a bowling all rounder. He can also bat in the middle order. Adam Jampa, Kane Richardson and Navdeep Saini will have to compete to save their place.

RCB probable playing XI for IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, AB de Villiers, Harshal Patel, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Adam Jampa, Kyle Jameson, Navdeep Saini and Mohammad Siraj

IPL 2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore full squad: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Adam Jampa, Shahbaz Ahmed, Fin Allen, Ken Richardson, Pawan Deshpande, Glenn Maxwell, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammad Azharuddin, Harshal Patel, Suyesh Prabhudesai, KS Bharat, Kyle Jameson, Daniel Christian.