Royal Challengers Bangalore
Batsmen: If we look at the Bangalore batting line-up, we can say it is possibly the best in the IPL. Lokesh Rahul and Virat Kohli is likely to continue to open the batting for Bangalore. While Rahul has been contributing with the bat, Kohli has been in blistering form this season and has already scored two tons. The second of which came in the last game against the Rising Pune Supergiants.
AB de Villiers is likely to come in at number 3 and the South African has looked a bit out of touch. But, we all know what he can do if he gets going. Travis Head, the southpaw from Australia had been in great form in the Big Bash and will look to replicate his form in the IPL. Sachin Baby, captain of Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has been a hit this season with his hard hitting and is likely to continue.
All-Rounders: Shane Watson playing for the first time in the Bangalore outfit has been indispensable for them. He has already picked up 12 wickets and whenever he has had the opportunity with the bat, the Aussie hasn’t let down. Stuart Binny, like Watson, had been a part of the Rajasthan Royals, who have been suspended, and is turning out for the Royal Challengers for the first time. He has been playing part roles with both bat and ball for Bangalore and is likely to be a part of the playing 11.
Bowling: The bowling unit of Bangalore has been their Achilles heel this season. Chris Jordan made his debut for the Royal Challengers last game and Virat Kohli will hope the Englishman will provide some solidarity to his bowling unit. Varun Aaron is likely to continue and Sreenath Arvind might replace Parveez Rasool, given the nature of the Mohali pitch which helps the pacers. Yuzvendra Chahal, the leggie is likely to be the only spin option Bangalore will opt for.
Probable Playing 11: Virat Kohli (C), KL Rahul (wk), AB de Villiers, Travis Head, Shane Watson, Sachin Baby, Stuart Binny, Chris Jordan, Sreenath Arvind, Varun Aaron, Yuzvendra Chahal
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