IPL 2019: The perfect playing XI for RCB

Number 3 (Virat Kohli)

Virat Kohli

The number three spot is a no brainer really. It has to be Virat Kohli. As much as I like to see Virat open the innings, having him bat at number three just adds a bit more balance to the innings. He has really struggled this season with only one fifty to his name. Hence, it wouldn’t be a bad idea if he bats at the position he is most comfortable at.

Virat is such a big wicket and if he gets out early after opening the innings, it just puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on the middle order. I appreciate Kohli for wanting to take ownership and more responsibility as captain by opening the innings, but it may not be in his team’s best interest given his current form.

Moreover, batting at number three could help him pace his innings better. Therefore, it’s really a no brainer that Kohli should come in to bat at number three for RCB.

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