Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has stated that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will reach the playoffs of the ongoing IPL 2022.
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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has stated that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will reach the playoffs of the ongoing IPL 2022. However, they have been playing a good brand of cricket under their new captain Faf du Plessis.
Although they started their campaign with a defeat to Punjab Kings, RCB bounced back well to defeat Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in their next three games as well. However, they again lost to Chennai Super Kings before winning against Delhi Capitals on April 16 as well.
“I believe we will see a new champion this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL and they are definitely going to make it to the playoffs,” Ravi Shastri told Star Sports. “They are getting hotter and hotter as the tournament is progressing. They are looking in a good space. They are getting better and better with every game.”
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However, Ravi Shastri further stated that the team’s new captain Faf du Plessis, former RCB captain Virat Kohli and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell are going to play key roles this season.
“Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat. He’s capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB’s perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them,” Ravi Shastri concluded.
It will be interesting to see how they will perform in their next league games. RCB are currently in third place on the points table after having won their last game as well. They will play against Lucknow Super Giants next in the 31st Match of the league at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai on April 19.
