IPL 2019: 4 RCB batsmen who can ease some pressure off Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers 

Royal Challengers Bangalore will resume their quest for a maiden IPL title as the franchise-based competition that we all lovingly refer to as the Indian Premier League comes back with its 12th installment.

Virat Kohli and Company will look to get going right from the beginning to successfully accomplish their mission of securing the IPL trophy. One startling fact that has often puzzled ardent RCB followers is 'where do they lack'?

What exactly does their team miss out on? It is no secret that RCB have one of the most potent squads filled with potential in each department. The presence of men like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers gives RCB an edge.

But the main question remains 'Who after those 2?'

Kohli and de Villiers have their names ingrained in history as the two are often discussed amongst the greatest of all time. While their presence has been a blessing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the fact that the team truly struggles when these 2 fail to click is well witnessed.

If RCB are to put their hands on the majestic IPL trophy then they do need someone to ease some pressure off Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. The two modern day greats have the potential to take this RCB side all the way if they receive valuable support from their teammates and with the squad they possess now, it seems like RCB are set to challenge for the title.

Here we list down 4 men who can assist Kohli and de Villiers in the runs department come IPL 2019:

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#4 Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Patel won the IPL with Mumbai Indians

The classy left-hander has been part of all IPL season so far and is one of the most capped players of the cherished T20 league. Having played 125 games in the competition and with 2475 runs to his name, Parthiv Patel is a veteran of the IPL.

The elegant batsman from Gujarat has won the IPL before with Mumbai Indians and his experience will surely be beneficial to RCB's plans of succeeding in the tournament.

RCB fans will expect Parthiv to add some valuable runs and apply all his experience as they gear up for the upcoming edition of IPL.

#3 Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube will play for RCB in 2019

The debutant comes in with a lot of promise and a hefty price tag as the all-rounder from Mumbai is set to don the RCB shirt in the 12th edition of IPL. The franchise from Bengaluru got Shivam Dube for an enormous sum of 5 crores and did surprise the cricket enthusiasts around the globe.

A little research tells us that the latest RCB recruitment is an effective bowler and a dynamic batsman who holds the right balance to succeed in the shortest format of the game.

RCB fans will keep a keen eye on Dube and will hope that the man from Mumbai can carry his domestic form into the IPL and add some valuable runs in order to assist Kohli and company as RCB look to secure their maiden IPL title.

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#2 Heinrich Klaasen

Australia v South Africa - T20

The wicket-keeper batsman from South Africa will embrace the IPL in the colours of Royal Challengers Bangalore. The entertaining 27-year-old batsman is known to be a sweet striker of the ball and has exhibited his skills for the national side.

Klaasen promises to add stability to the RCB batting unit, something they've lacked evidently in the past few seasons. Heinrich's ability to switch gears is well known in South Africa and the RCB fans will wish to see the best of Klaasen in the IPL 2019.

#1 Shimron Hetmyer

West Indies v England - 2nd One Day International

And the most potent recruitment made by the Royal Challengers Bangalore is that of the hard-hitting Shimron Hetmyer from West Indies. The left-hander has had an impactful international career so far as the West Indian has already racked up 4 ODI centuries in the 16 ODIs he's played -- a mighty impressive number for a 22-year old!

Hetmyer is an explosive batsman who has every tool in his arsenal to hurt any bowling unit. If anyone watched the recent ODI series between West Indies and England, then it isn't hard to describe that what a sensational talent Hetmyer is.

RCB have often missed out on someone as lethal and as dependable as Kohli and de Villiers but looking at Shimron's batting prowess and style of play, expect fireworks from his bat in the upcoming season of IPL.

West Indies has been home to some of the greatest batsmen of all time and it seems like yet another gem has been discovered in the Caribbean jungle.

Virat Kohli will look at Shimron as a useful asset and someone who he can trust in the middle order.