IPL 2018: How Virat Kohli’s boys line up in the tournament

Openers

RCB will be relying on De Kock and Vohra for a solid start

Quinton de Kock (WK)

The South African wicket-keeper batsman is one of top 10 ODI batsmen in the world and has been very flamboyant in T20s too. He can hit hard, can score quick runs as well as can give the team a good start.

The 25-year-old left-handed batsman averages close to 30 in T20s at a strike rate of around 130. Additionally, he has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps. De Kock has already proved his mettle at international level and with Delhi Daredevils in the last IPL. It is expected that he will add great value to the side.

Manan Vohra

The 24-year-old opener from Punjab had a decent season in the IPL last year. The ability to hit big and a strike rate of 144 in T20s makes him the ideal opening pair for Quinton de Kock.

Apart from being an aggressive batsman, he is known for his athleticism and is quick in the field. He had a decent domestic season and the RCB think-tank can definitely utilize his potential.