The much-awaited cricketing extravaganza,The IPL2024,is about to begin.Ten top teams will fight for the ultimate prize.There is quite a bit excitement among the fans as they will enjoy watching the best players in the world showcasing their talents to the best of their abilities.
RCB are arguably the worst performing team in the IPL history.They have not won a single IPL title,since the inception of the tournament in 2008.Last season they finished sixth. At the start of every season,RCB fans hope that this might be their year but disappointment engulfs them at the end. Let’s see how they fare this season. Here we will discuss the 5 players that could change the franchise fortunes this time around.
You can also read SRH’s 5 Most Important Players here.
you can also read CSK’s 5 Most Important Players here.
you can also read Mumbai Indians 5 Most Important Players here.
Virat Kohli (RCB Batter,IPL2024)
After captaining the RCB for 9 seasons without tangible success,Virat Kohli stepped down after the IPL2021. Faf du Plessis was named the new captain. Since then Kohli has been serving his team as a batter. He had a pretty underwhelming IPL 2022, But in 2023,he was back to his best,scoring 639 runs in 14 games with the help of two 100’s and six fifties.Only Faf du Plessis scored more for RCB. Kohli is the backbone of RCB’s batting line up. His aggression and never say die spirit inspires everyone around him. Kohli has to be at his brilliant best if RCB stand any chance of landing the IPL2024 Trophy.
Faf du Plessis (RCB Captain,IPL2024)
Former South Africa Captain Faf du Plessis is the captain of the RCB. IPL2024 will be his third season as a leader. He had mixed results in the last two seasons.In his first year incharge,RCB reached the playoffs and lost to Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2.Last season,team finished sixth in the table.As a batter though,Faf has been in tremendous form for RCB.
Last season,he was the second highest run-scorer in the competition. Faf scored 730 runs in just 14 games at an average of 56.15.As a leader Faf is under immense pressure to finally deliver the trophy. He has the team capable of winning the competition.The likes of Virat Kohli,Glen Maxwell,Cameron Green,Rajat Patidar and Muhammad Siraj are the envy of every franchise in the league.The onus is on those stars to step up this year for the team.
Glen Maxwell (RCB All-Rounder,IPL2024)
To be honest,Glen Maxwell has’nt done justice to his enormous potential during his long stint in the IPL. He has played some extraordinary innings in his IPL career. But on the whole he has flattered to deceive on most occassions. This season he is coming on the back of incredible year or so for his national side where he played starring role in team,s ODI World Cup triumph.
Maxwell needs to showcase the similar form for RCB. In Faf,Kohli and Patidar,RCB possess the best top three in the league.Maxwell needs to consistently capitalise on the strong platform provided by his top order. In addition to his batting,his off spin bowling and electric fielding are major plus points for his team.
Cameron Green (RCB All-Rounder,IPL2024)
Cameron Green,RCB,s marquee signing in the last transfer window,has been a consistent performer for Australia in the last couple of years. His form for his national side earned him a big IPL contract.Mumbai Indians acquired his services for whopping INR 17.5 crores. Cameron didn’t disappoint his franchise in IPL2023. He was the third highest run scorer for his side,scoring 452 runs at 50.22. He also got six wickets with his bowling. RCB wil expect similar impact from the Australian All-Rounder. Green will provide the much-needed balance to his side. He could be the star performer for his side this year.
Muhammad Siraj (RCB Fast Bowler,IPL2024)
As usual,RCB are bit light in their bowling resources. They have always tried to build their team around world class batters and until now this strategy hasn’t worked well for them. Although RCB have the likes of Lockie Ferguson,Alzarri Joseph and Reece Topley in their ranks but Muhammad Siraj will be the leader of their bowling attack. Siraj was the highest wicket-taker for RCB in the last edition of IPL. He got 19 wickets in 14 games. siraj,s express pace and nagging line and length can trouble any batter in the world.He is also very effective in death overs. RCB will expect a strong season from the talented Indian pacer.
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