Royal Challengers Bangalore finally savoured their first win of the season as they defeated Kings XI Punjab by six wickets. It was a much-needed win for the Virat Kohli-led side as they had lost their first six matches of the season. In fact, it needed the collective effort of AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli to see them through. Sportzwiki takes a look at Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Predicted Playing XI.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians lost their previous match against Rajasthan Royals. Consequently, they would be determined to make a solid comeback into the Indian Premier League.
Here is a look at Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Predicted Playing XI:
Parthiv Patel
The wicketkeeper-batsman has been in decent form. However, the southpaw batsman hasn’t got many runs in the last three matches.
Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain was at his best as he scored a fine knock of 67 runs. The talisman right-hander will need to keep coming up with similar performances.
AB de Villiers
The former Proteas star batsman was named the man of the match in the previous match for his fine knock of 59 runs. AB will like to keep up with his good performances.
Marcus Stoinis
The Australian all-rounder had provided the finishing touches in the last match against Kings XI Punjab. Stoinis had scored a fine knock of 28 runs off just 16 balls.
Moeen Ali
The English all-rounder had bowled a fine spell as he conceded only 19 runs and scalped one wicket against Kings XI Punjab.
Akshdeep Nath
The Uttar Pradesh did not get a chance to bat in the previous match against Kings XI Punjab. Nath will like to give finishing touches to the team.
RCB will like to build up the momentum.
Washington Sundar
The talented spinner Washington Sundar should get his chance in the playing XI in place of Pawan Negi. Sundar hasn’t yet received a chance in the final XI.
Umesh Yadav
The experienced bowler has been on the expensive side. Thus, he would like to pull up the socks in the upcoming matches.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been the pick of Bangalore’s bowler. The leg-spinner has hit the right areas and would aim to keep delivering the goods.
Navdeep Saini
The Delhi-base bowler has impressed with his raw pace. Saini will like to get more wickets for the franchise as he has been right on the money.
Kulwant Khejroliya
The left-arm pacer hasn’t yet played any games in this season thus far. Mohammed Siraj has been on the expensive side and Khejroliya can be a good replacement.