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@Sparker0i Bro!

What Is Troubling RCB From Winning IPL Trophy?? What's Your View On This? Be Honest!

 

[Sparker0i]

@Sparker0i Bro!

What Is Troubling RCB From Winning IPL Trophy?? What's Your View On This? Be Honest!

Batting was never a concern (except 2017), it's always been Death bowling. Till 16 overs everything is okay, beyond that it goes out of control. Except in 2015 when we had Starc and 2016 when entire team came together, death bowling has always been a concern... 2016 final is the perfect example where Cutting came in the death and snatched the game away from us.

Thankfully this year we have 2 good death bowlers (Morris, Saini), 2 good bowlers who can handle the start (Steyn, Umesh) and 4 bowlers who can handle anywhere between start and end of middle overs (Chahal, Sundar, Negi, Moeen). Let's see how results are.

 

[WizarD]

Batting was never a concern (except 2017), it's always been Death bowling. Till 16 overs everything is okay, beyond that it goes out of control. Except in 2015 when we had Starc and 2016 when entire team came together, death bowling has always been a concern... 2016 final is the perfect example where Cutting came in the death and snatched the game away from us.

Thankfully this year we have 2 good death bowlers (Morris, Saini), 2 good bowlers who can handle the start (Steyn, Umesh) and 4 bowlers who can handle anywhere between start and end of middle overs (Chahal, Sundar, Negi, Moeen). Let's see how results are.

It is the selection of the XI also.
Most of the time, RCB pick 3 foreign batsmen and play only 1 foreign pacer, leaving the bowling weak, especially in 17-20.
RCB should change their strategy and pick 2 experienced pacers who can handle overs 17-20.
The Indian batsmen is also a concern; apart from Virat no body is world class, which could be the reason why RCB go for 3 foreign batsmen.

 

[Sparker0i]

The Indian batsmen is also a concern; apart from Virat no body is world class

Don't forget there's devdutt padikkal who in all likelihood will be on the starting 11. Also remember Gurkeerat Mann innings last year.. Also Shivam Dube there too. If persisted enough, we have quality Indian batsmen in hand.

RCB should change their strategy and pick 2 experienced pacers who can handle overs 17-20.

Saini and Morris

 

[WizarD]

Don't forget there's devdutt padikkal who in all likelihood will be on the starting 11. Also remember Gurkeerat Mann innings last year.. Also Shivam Dube there too. If persisted enough, we have quality Indian batsmen in hand.

Saini and Morris

This is my preferred first XI, but still batting has some weakness, if additional foreign batsman picked to cover this, then bowling will be affected.
If Finch comes, then Parthiv needs to be accommodated, which I don't prefer.
in short, balancing is a bit tricky. One more experienced Indian international batsman could've helped the balance.

1. Kohi
2. Josh Philippe (alt. Finch/Moeen)
3. Dube
4. ABD (alt. Finch/Moeen)
5. Devdutt
6. Gurkeerat (alt. Sundar)
7. Morris
8. Umesh
9. Steyn (alt. Kane)
10. Saini
11. Chahal

 

[Harsh_10]

1. Parthiv
2. Padikkal
3. Kohli
4. ABD
5. Gurkeerat/Shivam Dubey
6. Chris Morris
7. Moeen Ali
8. Saini/Sundar
9. Steyn
10. Umesh
11. Chahal

This can be good XI , with number of batting/bowling options.

 

[rahul_apk]

Thankfully this year we have 2 good death bowlers (Morris, Saini), 2 good bowlers

U guys have Isuru Udana as a death bowler also along with these 2

 

[Sparker0i]

This is my preferred first XI, but still batting has some weakness, if additional foreign batsman picked to cover this, then bowling will be affected.
If Finch comes, then Parthiv needs to be accommodated, which I don't prefer.
in short, balancing is a bit tricky. One more experienced Indian international batsman could've helped the balance.

1. Kohi
2. Josh Philippe (alt. Finch/Moeen)
3. Dube
4. ABD (alt. Finch/Moeen)
5. Devdutt
6. Gurkeerat (alt. Sundar)
7. Morris
8. Umesh
9. Steyn (alt. Kane)
10. Saini
11. Chahal

For the tournament start, we need to have this lineup:

1. Kohli
2. Parthiv
3. Devdutt
4. ABD
5. Dube
6. Gurkeerat
7. Morris
8. Washington/Umesh (depending on pitch)
9. Steyn
10. Chahal
11. Saini

After all players come in, I'll go with this:

1. Finch
2. Parthiv/Gurkeerat (at 6)
3. Kohli
4. Devdutt
5. ABD
6. Dube
7. Morris
8. Washington/Umesh (depending on pitch)
9. Steyn
10. Chahal
11. Saini

I would've really loved RCB trading in Aditya Tare from MI, that could've solved the entire wicketkeeper problem.

 

[Sparker0i]

U guys have Isuru Udana as a death bowler also along with these 2

We do, but I don't think he'll be in the starting 11 unless there's an injury. Looking at Besson, he was pretty sure of what was needed...

 

[WizarD]

For the tournament start, we need to have this lineup:

1. Kohli
2. Parthiv
3. Devdutt
4. ABD
5. Dube
6. Gurkeerat
7. Morris
8. Washington/Umesh (depending on pitch)
9. Steyn
10. Chahal
11. Saini

After all players come in, I'll go with this:

1. Finch
2. Parthiv/Gurkeerat (at 6)
3. Kohli
4. Devdutt
5. ABD
6. Dube
7. Morris
8. Washington/Umesh (depending on pitch)
9. Steyn
10. Chahal
11. Saini

I would've really loved RCB trading in Aditya Tare from MI, that could've solved the entire wicketkeeper problem.

I would really love if ABD takes the gloves, so that Parthiv is not a mandatory pick.