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RCB - 5 Players To Watch Out For In IPL 2019
BY SUNIT JANGIR
So near yet so far! Seems as if this phrase is made for only Royal Challengers Banglore who despite the star players, haven't been able to win the IPL trophy once. However, RCB has reached the finals three times but couldn't cross the line. One can call it destiny but according to captain and RCB's best batsman Virat Kohli "RCB has failed due to taking bad decisions"!## What lies in RCB's destiny only destiny knows but will it be right to blame only the fate? RCB's weakest link has been their bowling that has continuously conceded 180+ scores and puts a lot of pressure on their batting that sometimes becomes vulnerable against high scores. Umesh Yadav was brilliant last year with the new ball but once the ball got old RCB's bowling looked ordinary.## Virat Kohli along with AB de Villiers has been the standalone warriors for RCB and it is high time, other players start supporting the duo unless their dream to become the champion will only remain a dream forever. However, unlike the previous seasons, RCB has boosted the middle order with the picks of Marcus Stoinis and Shimron Hetmyer.## 1. Marcus Stoinis (All-Rounder) - Australia's 29-year-old all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is a replacement of Quinton de Kock who will now play for Mumbai Indians. Stoinis who played for Kings XI Punjab last year can be a wise pick as he can score quickly and can provide breakthroughs with his slow pace deliveries. His cool calm nature under pressure also makes him the player to watch out for in an upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.## A statical view at his IPL career (Batting)## YearMatchesInningsRunsH.S.10050S.R. 2018 7 7 99 29* 0 0 130.26 Overall 19 15 262 52 0 1 125.96 ## Bowling## YearMatchesInningsWicketsBBI5-WicketsEcon 2018 7 6 3 - 0 10.90 Overall 19 18 13 4/15 0 9.53 ## 2. Shivam Dubey (All-Rounder) - Shivam Dubey is an all-rounder from Mumbai who was grabbed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in INR 5 Crore. He was on song in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy for Mumbai. During a match of the Ranji Trophy, he hit five sixes in an over and showed his ability to hit the ball hard. It is going to be a great experience for him as he will share a dressing room with two of the greatest batsmen Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.## A statical view at his IPL career (Batting)## FormatMatchesInningsRunsH.S.10050S.R. T20s 15 14 202 37* 0 0 147.44 IPL - - - - - - - ## Bowling## FormatMatchesInningsWicketsBBI5-WicketsEcon T20s 15 15 14 3/27 0 8.86 IPL - - - - - - ## 3. Yuzvendra Chahal (Bowler) - On slowish wicket of M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, spinners role will be key for RCB. Yuzvendra Chahal's along with Washington Sundar will have the responsibility to keep the run-rate down and provide breakthroughs in the middle overs which has been RCB's one of the biggest concerns.## A statical view at his IPL career## YearMatchesInningsWicketsBBI5-WicketsEcon 2018 14 14 12 - 0 7.26 Overall 70 69 82 4/25 0 7.77 ## 4. Umesh Yadav (Bowler) - Umesh Yadav was brilliant with the new ball last year and RCB will want from him repeat that kind of bowling this year as well. Surprisingly, last year the, the Bangluru pitch offers support to the pacers and Umesh Yadav took most of that who has the ability to swing the ball both ways. RCB will be hoping that kind of pitches to boost their chances.## A statical view at his IPL career## YearMatchesInningsWicketsBBI5-WicketsEcon 2018 14 14 20 - 0 7.86 Overall 108 107 111 4/24 0 8.32 ## 5. Nathan Coulter-Nile (Bowler) - Nathan Coulter-Nile couldn't play IPL last year due to injury but he is in form and going to play an important part this year. His Indian Premier League journey has been impressive so far and RCB will be hoping the same run of success from him. In 2017, he played for Kolkata Knight Riders.## A statical view at his IPL career## YearMatchesInningsWicketsBBI5-WicketsEcon 2018 - - - - - - Overall 26 25 36 4/20 0 7.66 ## Follow for more...
