IPL 2026: Weakest Links of all the 2026 IPL Teams

4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Pace Attack Dependent on Fitness

Josh Hazlewood remains Royal Challengers Bengaluru's showstopper, but his recurring fitness concerns have led him to be ruled out for the initial matches. Even with the signing of Jacob Duffy, who shows a glimmer of promise, the pressure on the domestic pace unit could increase significantly.

In such a scenario, the responsibility would fall heavily on bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, and Rasikh Salam Dar. While this group offers a mix of experience and potential, maintaining consistency throughout a long tournament could be challenging if the overseas pacers are not fully available.