With the second leg of Indian Premier League (<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a></strong>) 2021 being around the corner, all the eight teams are gearing up to make a mark. The gala T20 competition will resume on September 19 with all the remaining matches taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are indeed one of the teams to watch out for in the season as they enjoyed a sensational run in the first leg.

With five wins in seven games, RCB were third in the team standings at the time of season suspension. This means the Virat Kohli-led side needs just three victories in their remaining seven league-stage games to officially secure a place in the playoffs. Needless to mention, the RCB players will head into the competition with their heads high.

However, there’s still a long way to go in the tournament. Hence, Kohli and his boys shouldn’t be complacent by any means. Also, RCB has a knack of losing momentum at the business end of the season. This is one of the main reasons why the IPL trophy is still elusive for the Bangalore-based side.

Meanwhile, here are 5 Blunders RCB shouldn&#8217;t commit in IPL 2021 UAE leg

1. Not using Washington Sundar in powerplay overs

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2020/10/Washington-Sundar-and-Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-455134" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar-and-Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli of RCB" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-455134" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli of RCB. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Dark clouds are looming over Washington Sundar’s participation in the UAE as the young off-spinner sustained a finger injury during a warm-up game ahead of the five-match Test series between <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/england/">England</a> </strong>and India. Sundar has indeed been a vital cog of the RCB line-up in the past few years.

Hence, his absence could dent RCB’s campaign significantly. While nothing can be done if Sundar doesn’t recover at time, RCB should make his best use if he’s available. With pacers like Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson, and Navdeep Saini in ranks, skipper Kohli might be tempted to give the new ball to his pace merchants.

However, Sundar should definitely be used in the powerplay overs as he can choke the scoring rate with his tight bowling. Although the offie is not a massive turner of the ball, his accurate bowling has challenged many prominent batters. His economy rate of 6.94 in IPL narrates the entire story. Hence, Kohli should use him with the field restrictions on. 

2. Place AB de Villiers in the lower order

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/04/AB-de-Villiers-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-510469" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/AB-de-Villiers-5.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-510469" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Although it has been over three years since AB de Villiers’ international retirement, the Proteas star is still a force to reckon with. The veteran can smash fours and sixes for fun, and his knack of not getting dismissed cheaply makes him an even greater asset. A player of such caliber should be utilized in the best way possible.

However, that wasn’t the case in the initial half of the season. De Villiers was given the number-five position. Hence, he came in the latter part of the innings more often than not. In fact, youngsters like Washington Sundar and Rajat Patidar were placed ahead of him. Notably, the 37-year-old tormented bowlers in that position as well, scoring 207 runs in seven games with his average and strike rate being over 50 and 160 respectively.

However, De Villiers might make an even greater if he bats in the top order. After all, it’s said that a team’s best batter should play the maximum amount of deliveries. Hence, Kohli can think about placing the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa/">South African</a></strong> talisman in the top four.

3. Pick Kyle Jamieson ahead of Wanindu Hasaranga

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/08/Wanindu-Hasaranga-and-Kyle-Jamieson.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-550971" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wanindu-Hasaranga-and-Kyle-Jamieson.jpg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga and Kyle Jamieson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-550971" class="wp-caption-text">Wanindu Hasaranga and Kyle Jamieson. (Photo Source: Getty Images and IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/new-zealand/">New Zealand</a></strong> pacer Kyle Jamieson has certainly made a name for himself in recent times. The right-arm pacer can swing the new ball and his ability to play big shots in crunch overs makes him an even greater asset. Jamieson did pretty well in the initial half of the season as well. He scalped nine wickets in as many games alongside playing some handy cameos.

However, Wanindu Hasaranga should be considered ahead of him in the UAE leg. The Sri Lankan all-rounder is one of the many players signed as replacements by RCB ahead of the season resumption. While Hasaranga can trouble batters with his leg-break, he can also do some significant damage with the willow in hand.

Moreover, he has been in red-hot form lately and the UAE matches are tailor-made for his bowling side. Hence, RCB must find a way to get Hasaranga in the XI even if Jamieson has to warm the benches.

4. Excessive dependency on AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell for acceleration

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/04/Maxwell-and-AB-de-Villiers.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-507098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Maxwell-and-AB-de-Villiers.jpg" alt="Maxwell and AB de Villiers" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-507098" class="wp-caption-text">Maxwell and AB de Villiers. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell in ranks, RCB’s batting line-up is nothing but daunting on the paper. Besides them, young opener Devdutt Padikkal has also been impressive in his brief IPL career. However, quite often in the first leg, RCB’s scoring rate was on the lower side in the initial overs.

In order to prolong the batting line-up, the team management slotted Rajat Patidar ahead of Maxwell and De Villiers. Although this move hasn’t been horrendous, it has certainly increased dependency on the two dasher’s shoulders. With the top order not showing great intent, De Villiers and Maxwell often needed to score quick runs alongside saving their wicket.

After all, there’s not much batting to come after them. Hence, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ranking-10-worst-player-releases-by-rcb-in-ipl-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>RCB </strong></a>must find out a way to solve this issue. The inclusion of Singapore’s Tim David can reduce the burden on Maxwell and De Villiers’ shoulders.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/03/Navdeep-Saini.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-327656" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Navdeep-Saini.jpg" alt="Navdeep Saini" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-327656" class="wp-caption-text">Navdeep Saini. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Nothing can deny that Navdeep Saini has lost the plot in the last few months. The right-arm pacer possesses great potential as he can clock good speeds alongside swinging the ball. Nailing pinpoint yorkers and vicious bouncers are also within his reach. He even seemed to have cemented his place in India’s limited-overs team. However, things changed this year.

He surprisingly wasn’t picked in RCB’s first-choice playing XI initial half of the season. He played just one game and conceded 27 off two overs against Chennai Super Kings. Hence, not many eyebrows will be raised if Saini continues to stay on the sidelines in the UAE leg. However, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/why-it-is-time-for-virat-kohli-to-take-a-leaf-out-of-sachin-tendulkars-book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli </a></strong>and the team management must bring the pacer into the picture.

With the UAE grounds having big dimensions, Saini’s challenge will be easier. Also, his wicket-taking ability can help RCB. Hence, RCB must show faith in the young speedster and utilize him in the UAE leg.

<p>With the second leg of Indian Premier League (<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a></strong>) 2021 being around the corner, all the eight teams are gearing up to make a mark. The gala T20 competition will resume on September 19 with all the remaining matches taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are indeed one of the teams to watch out for in the season as they enjoyed a sensational run in the first leg.</p>
<p>With five wins in seven games, RCB were third in the team standings at the time of season suspension. This means the Virat Kohli-led side needs just three victories in their remaining seven league-stage games to officially secure a place in the playoffs. Needless to mention, the RCB players will head into the competition with their heads high.</p>
<p>However, there’s still a long way to go in the tournament. Hence, Kohli and his boys shouldn’t be complacent by any means. Also, RCB has a knack of losing momentum at the business end of the season. This is one of the main reasons why the IPL trophy is still elusive for the Bangalore-based side.</p>
<h3>Meanwhile, here are 5 Blunders RCB shouldn’t commit in IPL 2021 UAE leg</h3>
<h3>1. Not using Washington Sundar in powerplay overs</h3>
<figure id="attachment_455134" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-455134" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2020/10/Washington-Sundar-and-Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-455134" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar-and-Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli of RCB" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-455134" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli of RCB. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Dark clouds are looming over Washington Sundar’s participation in the UAE as the young off-spinner sustained a finger injury during a warm-up game ahead of the five-match Test series between <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/england/">England</a> </strong>and India. Sundar has indeed been a vital cog of the RCB line-up in the past few years.</p>
<p>Hence, his absence could dent RCB’s campaign significantly. While nothing can be done if Sundar doesn’t recover at time, RCB should make his best use if he’s available. With pacers like Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson, and Navdeep Saini in ranks, skipper Kohli might be tempted to give the new ball to his pace merchants.</p>
<p>However, Sundar should definitely be used in the powerplay overs as he can choke the scoring rate with his tight bowling. Although the offie is not a massive turner of the ball, his accurate bowling has challenged many prominent batters. His economy rate of 6.94 in IPL narrates the entire story. Hence, Kohli should use him with the field restrictions on. </p>
<h3>2. Place AB de Villiers in the lower order</h3>
<figure id="attachment_510469" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-510469" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/04/AB-de-Villiers-5.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-510469" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/AB-de-Villiers-5.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-510469" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Although it has been over three years since AB de Villiers’ international retirement, the Proteas star is still a force to reckon with. The veteran can smash fours and sixes for fun, and his knack of not getting dismissed cheaply makes him an even greater asset. A player of such caliber should be utilized in the best way possible.</p>
<p>However, that wasn’t the case in the initial half of the season. De Villiers was given the number-five position. Hence, he came in the latter part of the innings more often than not. In fact, youngsters like Washington Sundar and Rajat Patidar were placed ahead of him. Notably, the 37-year-old tormented bowlers in that position as well, scoring 207 runs in seven games with his average and strike rate being over 50 and 160 respectively.</p>
<p>However, De Villiers might make an even greater if he bats in the top order. After all, it’s said that a team’s best batter should play the maximum amount of deliveries. Hence, Kohli can think about placing the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa/">South African</a></strong> talisman in the top four.</p>
<h3>3. Pick Kyle Jamieson ahead of Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure id="attachment_550971" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-550971" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/08/Wanindu-Hasaranga-and-Kyle-Jamieson.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-550971" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wanindu-Hasaranga-and-Kyle-Jamieson.jpg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga and Kyle Jamieson" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-550971" class="wp-caption-text">Wanindu Hasaranga and Kyle Jamieson. (Photo Source: Getty Images and IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/new-zealand/">New Zealand</a></strong> pacer Kyle Jamieson has certainly made a name for himself in recent times. The right-arm pacer can swing the new ball and his ability to play big shots in crunch overs makes him an even greater asset. Jamieson did pretty well in the initial half of the season as well. He scalped nine wickets in as many games alongside playing some handy cameos.</p>
<p>However, Wanindu Hasaranga should be considered ahead of him in the UAE leg. The Sri Lankan all-rounder is one of the many players signed as replacements by RCB ahead of the season resumption. While Hasaranga can trouble batters with his leg-break, he can also do some significant damage with the willow in hand.</p>
<p>Moreover, he has been in red-hot form lately and the UAE matches are tailor-made for his bowling side. Hence, RCB must find a way to get Hasaranga in the XI even if Jamieson has to warm the benches.</p>
<h3>4. Excessive dependency on AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell for acceleration</h3>
<figure id="attachment_507098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-507098" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/04/Maxwell-and-AB-de-Villiers.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-507098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Maxwell-and-AB-de-Villiers.jpg" alt="Maxwell and AB de Villiers" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-507098" class="wp-caption-text">Maxwell and AB de Villiers. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell in ranks, RCB’s batting line-up is nothing but daunting on the paper. Besides them, young opener Devdutt Padikkal has also been impressive in his brief IPL career. However, quite often in the first leg, RCB’s scoring rate was on the lower side in the initial overs.</p>
<p>In order to prolong the batting line-up, the team management slotted Rajat Patidar ahead of Maxwell and De Villiers. Although this move hasn’t been horrendous, it has certainly increased dependency on the two dasher’s shoulders. With the top order not showing great intent, De Villiers and Maxwell often needed to score quick runs alongside saving their wicket.</p>
<p>After all, there’s not much batting to come after them. Hence, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ranking-10-worst-player-releases-by-rcb-in-ipl-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>RCB </strong></a>must find out a way to solve this issue. The inclusion of Singapore’s Tim David can reduce the burden on Maxwell and De Villiers’ shoulders.</p>
<h3>5. Keeping Navdeep Saini in benches</h3>
<figure id="attachment_327656" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-327656" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/03/Navdeep-Saini.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-327656" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Navdeep-Saini.jpg" alt="Navdeep Saini" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-327656" class="wp-caption-text">Navdeep Saini. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Nothing can deny that Navdeep Saini has lost the plot in the last few months. The right-arm pacer possesses great potential as he can clock good speeds alongside swinging the ball. Nailing pinpoint yorkers and vicious bouncers are also within his reach. He even seemed to have cemented his place in India’s limited-overs team. However, things changed this year.</p>
<p>He surprisingly wasn’t picked in RCB’s first-choice playing XI initial half of the season. He played just one game and conceded 27 off two overs against Chennai Super Kings. Hence, not many eyebrows will be raised if Saini continues to stay on the sidelines in the UAE leg. However, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/why-it-is-time-for-virat-kohli-to-take-a-leaf-out-of-sachin-tendulkars-book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli </a></strong>and the team management must bring the pacer into the picture.</p>
<p>With the UAE grounds having big dimensions, Saini’s challenge will be easier. Also, his wicket-taking ability can help RCB. Hence, RCB must show faith in the young speedster and utilize him in the UAE leg.</p>

<p>With the second leg of Indian Premier League (<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a></strong>) 2021 being around the corner, all the eight teams are gearing up to make a mark. The gala T20 competition will resume on September 19 with all the remaining matches taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are indeed one of the teams to watch out for in the season as they enjoyed a sensational run in the first leg.</p>
<p>With five wins in seven games, RCB were third in the team standings at the time of season suspension. This means the Virat Kohli-led side needs just three victories in their remaining seven league-stage games to officially secure a place in the playoffs. Needless to mention, the RCB players will head into the competition with their heads high.</p>
<p>However, there’s still a long way to go in the tournament. Hence, Kohli and his boys shouldn’t be complacent by any means. Also, RCB has a knack of losing momentum at the business end of the season. This is one of the main reasons why the IPL trophy is still elusive for the Bangalore-based side.</p>
<h3>Meanwhile, here are 5 Blunders RCB shouldn&#8217;t commit in IPL 2021 UAE leg</h3>
<h3>1. Not using Washington Sundar in powerplay overs</h3>
<figure id="attachment_455134" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-455134" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2020/10/Washington-Sundar-and-Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-455134" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar-and-Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli of RCB" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-455134" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli of RCB. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Dark clouds are looming over Washington Sundar’s participation in the UAE as the young off-spinner sustained a finger injury during a warm-up game ahead of the five-match Test series between <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/england/">England</a> </strong>and India. Sundar has indeed been a vital cog of the RCB line-up in the past few years.</p>
<p>Hence, his absence could dent RCB’s campaign significantly. While nothing can be done if Sundar doesn’t recover at time, RCB should make his best use if he’s available. With pacers like Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson, and Navdeep Saini in ranks, skipper Kohli might be tempted to give the new ball to his pace merchants.</p>
<p>However, Sundar should definitely be used in the powerplay overs as he can choke the scoring rate with his tight bowling. Although the offie is not a massive turner of the ball, his accurate bowling has challenged many prominent batters. His economy rate of 6.94 in IPL narrates the entire story. Hence, Kohli should use him with the field restrictions on. </p>
<h3>2. Place AB de Villiers in the lower order</h3>
<figure id="attachment_510469" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-510469" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/04/AB-de-Villiers-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-510469" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/AB-de-Villiers-5.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-510469" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Although it has been over three years since AB de Villiers’ international retirement, the Proteas star is still a force to reckon with. The veteran can smash fours and sixes for fun, and his knack of not getting dismissed cheaply makes him an even greater asset. A player of such caliber should be utilized in the best way possible.</p>
<p>However, that wasn’t the case in the initial half of the season. De Villiers was given the number-five position. Hence, he came in the latter part of the innings more often than not. In fact, youngsters like Washington Sundar and Rajat Patidar were placed ahead of him. Notably, the 37-year-old tormented bowlers in that position as well, scoring 207 runs in seven games with his average and strike rate being over 50 and 160 respectively.</p>
<p>However, De Villiers might make an even greater if he bats in the top order. After all, it’s said that a team’s best batter should play the maximum amount of deliveries. Hence, Kohli can think about placing the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa/">South African</a></strong> talisman in the top four.</p>
<h3>3. Pick Kyle Jamieson ahead of Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure id="attachment_550971" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-550971" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/08/Wanindu-Hasaranga-and-Kyle-Jamieson.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-550971" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wanindu-Hasaranga-and-Kyle-Jamieson.jpg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga and Kyle Jamieson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-550971" class="wp-caption-text">Wanindu Hasaranga and Kyle Jamieson. (Photo Source: Getty Images and IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/new-zealand/">New Zealand</a></strong> pacer Kyle Jamieson has certainly made a name for himself in recent times. The right-arm pacer can swing the new ball and his ability to play big shots in crunch overs makes him an even greater asset. Jamieson did pretty well in the initial half of the season as well. He scalped nine wickets in as many games alongside playing some handy cameos.</p>
<p>However, Wanindu Hasaranga should be considered ahead of him in the UAE leg. The Sri Lankan all-rounder is one of the many players signed as replacements by RCB ahead of the season resumption. While Hasaranga can trouble batters with his leg-break, he can also do some significant damage with the willow in hand.</p>
<p>Moreover, he has been in red-hot form lately and the UAE matches are tailor-made for his bowling side. Hence, RCB must find a way to get Hasaranga in the XI even if Jamieson has to warm the benches.</p>
<h3>4. Excessive dependency on AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell for acceleration</h3>
<figure id="attachment_507098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-507098" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/04/Maxwell-and-AB-de-Villiers.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-507098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Maxwell-and-AB-de-Villiers.jpg" alt="Maxwell and AB de Villiers" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-507098" class="wp-caption-text">Maxwell and AB de Villiers. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell in ranks, RCB’s batting line-up is nothing but daunting on the paper. Besides them, young opener Devdutt Padikkal has also been impressive in his brief IPL career. However, quite often in the first leg, RCB’s scoring rate was on the lower side in the initial overs.</p>
<p>In order to prolong the batting line-up, the team management slotted Rajat Patidar ahead of Maxwell and De Villiers. Although this move hasn’t been horrendous, it has certainly increased dependency on the two dasher’s shoulders. With the top order not showing great intent, De Villiers and Maxwell often needed to score quick runs alongside saving their wicket.</p>
<p>After all, there’s not much batting to come after them. Hence, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ranking-10-worst-player-releases-by-rcb-in-ipl-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>RCB </strong></a>must find out a way to solve this issue. The inclusion of Singapore’s Tim David can reduce the burden on Maxwell and De Villiers’ shoulders.</p>
<h3>5. Keeping Navdeep Saini in benches</h3>
<figure id="attachment_327656" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-327656" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/03/Navdeep-Saini.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-327656" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Navdeep-Saini.jpg" alt="Navdeep Saini" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-327656" class="wp-caption-text">Navdeep Saini. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Nothing can deny that Navdeep Saini has lost the plot in the last few months. The right-arm pacer possesses great potential as he can clock good speeds alongside swinging the ball. Nailing pinpoint yorkers and vicious bouncers are also within his reach. He even seemed to have cemented his place in India’s limited-overs team. However, things changed this year.</p>
<p>He surprisingly wasn’t picked in RCB’s first-choice playing XI initial half of the season. He played just one game and conceded 27 off two overs against Chennai Super Kings. Hence, not many eyebrows will be raised if Saini continues to stay on the sidelines in the UAE leg. However, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/why-it-is-time-for-virat-kohli-to-take-a-leaf-out-of-sachin-tendulkars-book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli </a></strong>and the team management must bring the pacer into the picture.</p>
<p>With the UAE grounds having big dimensions, Saini’s challenge will be easier. Also, his wicket-taking ability can help RCB. Hence, RCB must show faith in the young speedster and utilize him in the UAE leg.</p>

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