Royal Challengers Bangalore are arguably the best equipped IPL side to never win the league. The team boasted the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers but failed to cross the final hurdle.
They had lost three finals, but the team looks well balanced than in the past seasons. This has helped t Here we look at the potential lineup against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.
Predicted XI
Brendon McCullum
Despite retiring from international cricket three years ago, McCullum is still one of the best hitters in the shortest format.
Parthiv Patel
The veteran keeper had experience of playing for RCB franchise earlier. He will look to make a name for himself once again this season.
Virat Kohli
Undoubtedly the best batsman in the world, Virat Kohli is motivated than ever to win IPL and he had been part of RCB’s squad for the past decade, will look to lift the coveted trophy.
AB de Villiers
The versatile South African will don RCB colours once again to entertain all Indian fans regardless of franchises.
Manan Vohra
The Punjabi batsman had found a new franchise in RCB, and he will look to prove his worth.
Mandeep Singh
Mandeep Singh had impressed RCB owners with his performances over the years. However, he will once again need to replicate his performances.
Sarfaraz Khan
The youngster will look to leave his poor domestic season behind and will have to play the role of a finisher for this team.
Colin de Grandhomme
The hard-hitting Kiwi all-rounder will need to replicate his performances for KKR, to help RCB to a title this season.
Chris Woakes
English pacer Chris Woakes will be their lead man in the pace attack and he will have a massive role to play against his former side Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.
Yuzvendra Chahal
The young leg-spinner had become one of the leading spinners in the world over the past 12 months. Chahal will once again lead the bowling attack in Eden Gardens.
Washington Sundar
The youngster will surely be Virat Kohli’s trump card this season and he will extensively be used in power-play overs.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav had always been one of the best bowlers for KKR over the years. However, he will need to once again to play to his best.