IPL 2018: Strengths and weaknesses of each of the 8 franchises

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB would be looking to win their first IPL this year

Strengths: The top four of RCB is the most explosive one and they are capable of putting up big totals match after match. With Brendon McCullum, Quinton de Kock, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers as their top order as well as Sarfraz Khan and Washington Sundar to follow, they Bangalore outfit have one hell of a batting line-up.

RCB for the first time has picked a squad which has good strength in bowling as well. They have Chris Woakes, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Nathan Coulter-Nile in the pace department. The also boast of Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar in their ranks and Kohli would hope to get the best out of these bowlers.

Weaknesses: The lower middle order would be a problem for RCB as the team would depend on the young Sarfraz Khan to finish their Innings. It could be a huge responsibility to carry for the young shoulders of the 20-year-old lad from Mumbai.