IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore best playing XI and impact player strategies

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is the most loved franchise and enriched star-studded side in IPL and enters the IPL 2024 season with aspirations to finally clinch its maiden title. With a rich history but a need pure luck, the Bengaluru-based franchise is determined to end its trophy drought.

RCB’s Disappointing 2023 Season

In the 2023 IPL edition, RCB fell short of expectations, failing to progress beyond the round-robin stage. Led by Faf du Plessis, they finished in the seventh spot on the IPL points table, a performance that left fans disheartened.

Despite past disappointments, RCB remains optimistic about its prospects in IPL 2024. With a blend of experienced campaigners and promising youngsters, they aim to turn their fortunes around and mount a serious title challenge.

Strengths of RCB’s Squad

RCB boasts a formidable lineup for IPL 2024, anchored by veterans like Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik. Including new talent, such as Cameron Green, adds depth and versatility to the squad. With a perfect blend of youth and experience, RCB presents a formidable challenge to their opponents.

Andy Flower’s Impact as Head Coach

Andy Flower, the newly appointed head coach of RCB, brings a wealth of experience and tactical insight to the team. His leadership and strategic insights are expected to rejuvenate the squad and instill a winning mentality. After dropping these names from the squad, Bangalore have added six players and new head coach with new manager to the squad in the 2024 IPL auction. Let’s have a look at RCB’s best XI.

RCB’s best playing XI

1. Virat Kohli:

2. Faf du Plessis (C)

3. Cameron Green

4. Rajat Patidar

5. Glenn Maxwell

6. Dinesh Karthik (WK)

7. Mahipal Lomror/ Anuj Rawat

8. Lockie Ferguson

9. Akash Deep

10. Karn Sharma

11. Mohammed Siraj

Impact Player:- Vijaykumar Vyshak

RCB’s bought in IPL 2024 auction: Alzarri Joseph (Rs. 11.50 crore), Yash Dayal (Rs. 5 crores), Tom Curran (Rs. 1.5 crore), Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 2 crore), Swapnil Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Saurav Chauhan (Rs. 20 lakh).

RCB IPL 2024 SQUAD COMPOSITION

Batters: Faf du Plessis (SA), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Saurav Chauhan. 

Wicketkeepers: Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik.

All-rounders: Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell (AUS), Manoj Bhandage, Tom Curran (ENG), Swapnil Singh, Will Jacks (ENG), Cameron Green (AUS). 

Bowlers: Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Reece Topley (ENG), Himanshu Sharma, Alzarri Joseph (WI), Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mayank Dagar.