Continuing with the list of the IPL teams and their strongest playing 11, In this article the team that probably has the one of the biggest fan following in the world and a team which is yet to win the IPL in 15 seasons going into the 16th. The teams every year are one of the strongest and this year as well they will be one to watch out for.
They unfortunately have a few injuries which have derailed the momentum and RCB will have to think of replacements soon.
Check here RCB team 2023 players list
So, let's look at the Strongest Playing X1 for RCB:
Openers
Faf Du Plessis – Captain
Faf Du Plessis is the first name In the team and he will be the opener as well for RCB. He is the captain and he is a calm person which will helo the team when they are in pressure situations and he will look to have yet another stellar season. He has played a total of 116 IPL Matches and in those he has made 3403 runs and he will looking to get near 4000 runs this season
Virat Kohli
The other opening batter is none other than the king Virat Kohli and he is great at the top of the order as he bats throughout the innings and can also give fast starts when needed. He has been with RCB since 2008 and he has played 223 matches and has scored the most IPL runs at 7723 runs and he would like to get way past the 7000 run mark this season.
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Middle Order
Anuj Rawat
The number 3 position was where Rajat Patidar was supposed to bat this season but recently it has been reported that he will miss this season, therefore Anuj Rawat will bat at this spot. He will be looking to have a much better IPL season than last year because In the 10 IPL Matches that he has played he has made 129 runs and he will have to cross 500 runs this season.
Glenn Maxwell
At number 4 will be the big hitting Aussie batter In Glenn Maxwell and he will be coming back from a long injury break and he will be looking to start well for RCB this season and have a season like he did last year. Glenn Maxwell has played 110 IPL Matches and he has made 2319 runs and has taken 28 IPL Wickets as well. He will be looking to contribute with both bat and ball.
Shahbaz Ahmed
One of the proper all rounders that the RCB team has in their ranks and he will bat at number 5 as well as give 4 overs of spin Bowling. He is a very talented Cricketer and he gives his everything in any match that he plays. He has played 29 IPL Matches till now and has scored 279 runs and has got 13 wickets as well.
Dinesh Karthik
The finisher of the RCB team and one of the most exciting batters present in the game when it comes to the last 5 overs of an innings. He has been in great form over the years and he will be looking to continue this form into this IPL season as well. He has played a whopping 229 IPL Matches and has made 4376 runs.
Mahipal Lomror
Another all rounder that the RCB team has and the good thing is that they have Indian all Rounders which allows them to play 4 quality foreign players. Mahipal Lomror will look to have his best IPL season yet now that he is a veteran of a few years. He has played 18 Matches and he has made 267 runs and taken 1 wicket.
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Lower Order and Bowlers
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is the best spinner that the RCB team has and he has been doing very well for a number of years for Sri Lanka and this year he will be looking to have his breakout season and help RCB get closer to the win. He has played 18 IPL Matches till now and he has got 26 Wickets till now.
Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel is also a great medium fast bowler as well as he can be handy lower down the order for RCB. He had his best season in 2021 where he took 32 wickets and he will be looking for a similar season. He has played 78 IPL Matches he has scored 230 runs and got 97 wickets till now.
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is also someone who is coming back from an injury and he will also be looking to be at his best this IPL season as a lot will depend on him . He has played 24 IPL matches till now and has taken 32 wickets and he will be looking to Take this to 50 wickets by this season.
Mohammad Siraj
Mohammad Siraj completes the team and he is the best bowler in the RCB team based on current form and he is a team regular as well. He will have to lead from the front. He has played 65 IPL Matches and has got 59 IPL wickets till now.
