IPL 2020: RCB's predicted playing XI

Fast-bowling all-rounders: Shivam Dube, Chris Morris

Can Shivam Dube step up and contribute in both departments?

As mentioned, Sundar will probably bat lower than No. 6, and the man who is likely to occupy the role is Shivam Dube. The all-rounder has flattered to deceive so far, but IPL 2020 could be the season in which he finally establishes himself as a quality all-rounder.

Dube is only 4 matches into his IPL career, and has 40 runs and no wickets to show for. His cutters and short balls could be perfectly suited to the UAE, and if he performs well in both departments, many of RCB's problems will be solved.

New signing Chris Morris will take up the final overseas slot in RCB's playing XI in IPL 2020. The South African has been bought with the primary intention of solving the team's death bowling woes, and he offers something with the bat in hand as well.

Morris might be picked ahead of Dale Steyn and Adam Zampa due to his all-round prowess, while his IPL experience should put him above Isuru Udana in the pecking order.

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Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal is RCB's leading wicket-taker in IPL history

Indian spearhead Umesh Yadav, who has been excellent in the powerplay but poor at the death in the past few seasons, will lead the RCB pace attack in IPL 2020. The Vidarbha fast bowler's aggression and swing with the new ball have ensured that RCB have got off to great starts in their bowling innings, and they will want the same to continue this season.

Navdeep Saini, who has been working very hard on his fitness recently, is likely to partner Yadav in the RCB pace attack for IPL 2020. The express quick probably has the best yorker among the RCB bowlers and his pace, along with his ability to bowl at the death, make him a dark horse for the Purple Cap. He is expected to play ahead of Mohammed Siraj, who has been expensive in the IPL.

RCB's playing XI for IPL 2020 is guaranteed to feature their leading wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal. The leggie is their biggest threat with the ball, and will make merry in the friendly UAE conditions.

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RCB's Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2020:

Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal