<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a tough week on the field in the second week of the 2024 Indian Premier League. The 2016 runners-up clashed against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and faced unsuccess in both contests.</p>
<p>Bengaluru’s key players Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj looked out of rhythm in both games. The RCB team management also made some mistakes while selecting the team’s playing XI as some names who could’ve done wonders for them in both matches were seen warming benches.</p>
<h3>Here are three players RCB underutilised in the second week</h3>
<h3>3. Vyshak Vijay Kumar</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711731652766_Vyshak.jpeg" alt="Vyshak" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Vyshak. (Source -IPL)</figcaption>
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<p>During the encounter against KKR at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB bowlers got mercilessly hammered while defending 182. On difficult bowling conditions, Bengaluru’s key bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, and Yash Dayal not only struggled to get wickets but also failed to contain the flow of runs.</p>
<p><strong>Also Check:</strong> <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ipl-2024-mi-vs-rcb-match-25-top-three-player-battles-to-watch-out-for-8931-7610/">MI vs RCB Match 25- Top three player battles to watch out for</a></p>
<p>On the tough bowling pitch, Vyshak Vijay Kumar delivered a frugal spell to the side (1/23 in four overs) but the pacer didn’t get picked up for the contest against LSG at the same venue. Vyshak’s exclusion from the squad cost RCB as their bowling unit splurged 181 runs against the Super Giants which eventually proved enormous for the home side.</p>
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<h3>2. Mahipal Lomror</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1712113119149_Mahipal-Lomror.jpeg" alt="Mahipal Lomror" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Mahipal Lomror. (Source -Twitter/X)</figcaption>
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<p>Mahipal Lomror exuded confidence in his first match of the 2024 IPL against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Following a target of 177, RCB pulled off a victory in the final over and Lomror contributed his unbeaten 17 off just eight. Despite performing well against Punjab, Lomror was dropped from Bengaluru’s playing XI against KKR.</p>
<p>After facing a heavy defeat against Kolkata, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/royal-challengers-bengalurus-ipl-records-and-stats-against-mumbai-indians/" title="RCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>RCB</strong></a> brought back Lomror into the playing XI against LSG and this time, he again showcased his mettle. In the losing cause, the 24-year-old played a rapid knock of 33 off just 13.</p>
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<h3>1. Reece Topley</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1712310478334_Reece-Topley.jpeg" alt="Reece Topley. (Source -IPL/BCCI)" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Reece Topley. (Source -IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
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<p>Despite failing to get decent numbers from Alzarri Joseph in their first three games, the Challengers preferred the West Indies pacer over Reece Topley against Kolkata. In the crucial contest against the two-time champion side, the 27-year-old speedster looked completely out of rhythm and splurged 34 runs in his two overs.</p>
<p>Following Alzarri’s miserable bowling show against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2024-3-change-kolkata-knight-riders-should-make-to-get-back-to-winning-ways/" title="KKR" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>KKR</strong></a>, the RCB team management dropped him and inducted Topley into the playing XI. Playing his maiden IPL 2024 game against LSG, Topley also went expensive but got the crucial scalp of Quinton de Kock.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After the tough outing against the Super Giants, the England paceman looked brilliant with the ball against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, grabbing 2/27 figures in his four-over spell. Topley’s performance indicates that RCB made a grave mistake by preferring Joseph over him.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a tough week on the field in the second week of the 2024 Indian Premier League. The 2016 runners-up clashed against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and faced unsuccess in both contests.</p>
<p>Bengaluru’s key players Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj looked out of rhythm in both games. The RCB team management also made some mistakes while selecting the team’s playing XI as some names who could’ve done wonders for them in both matches were seen warming benches.</p>
<h3>Here are three players RCB underutilised in the second week</h3>
<h3>3. Vyshak Vijay Kumar</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711731652766_Vyshak.jpeg" alt="Vyshak" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Vyshak. (Source -IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>During the encounter against KKR at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB bowlers got mercilessly hammered while defending 182. On difficult bowling conditions, Bengaluru’s key bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, and Yash Dayal not only struggled to get wickets but also failed to contain the flow of runs.</p>
<p><strong>Also Check:</strong> <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ipl-2024-mi-vs-rcb-match-25-top-three-player-battles-to-watch-out-for-8931-7610/">MI vs RCB Match 25- Top three player battles to watch out for</a></p>
<p>On the tough bowling pitch, Vyshak Vijay Kumar delivered a frugal spell to the side (1/23 in four overs) but the pacer didn’t get picked up for the contest against LSG at the same venue. Vyshak’s exclusion from the squad cost RCB as their bowling unit splurged 181 runs against the Super Giants which eventually proved enormous for the home side.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Mahipal Lomror</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1712113119149_Mahipal-Lomror.jpeg" alt="Mahipal Lomror" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Mahipal Lomror. (Source -Twitter/X)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Mahipal Lomror exuded confidence in his first match of the 2024 IPL against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Following a target of 177, RCB pulled off a victory in the final over and Lomror contributed his unbeaten 17 off just eight. Despite performing well against Punjab, Lomror was dropped from Bengaluru’s playing XI against KKR.</p>
<p>After facing a heavy defeat against Kolkata, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/royal-challengers-bengalurus-ipl-records-and-stats-against-mumbai-indians/" title="RCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>RCB</strong></a> brought back Lomror into the playing XI against LSG and this time, he again showcased his mettle. In the losing cause, the 24-year-old played a rapid knock of 33 off just 13.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>1. Reece Topley</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1712310478334_Reece-Topley.jpeg" alt="Reece Topley. (Source -IPL/BCCI)" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Reece Topley. (Source -IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Despite failing to get decent numbers from Alzarri Joseph in their first three games, the Challengers preferred the West Indies pacer over Reece Topley against Kolkata. In the crucial contest against the two-time champion side, the 27-year-old speedster looked completely out of rhythm and splurged 34 runs in his two overs.</p>
<p>Following Alzarri’s miserable bowling show against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2024-3-change-kolkata-knight-riders-should-make-to-get-back-to-winning-ways/" title="KKR" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>KKR</strong></a>, the RCB team management dropped him and inducted Topley into the playing XI. Playing his maiden IPL 2024 game against LSG, Topley also went expensive but got the crucial scalp of Quinton de Kock.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After the tough outing against the Super Giants, the England paceman looked brilliant with the ball against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, grabbing 2/27 figures in his four-over spell. Topley’s performance indicates that RCB made a grave mistake by preferring Joseph over him.</p>

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a tough week on the field in the second week of the 2024 Indian Premier League. The 2016 runners-up clashed against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super

IPL 2024: 3 Players who were underutilised by RCB in second week of tournament

RCB benched some in-form players in the second week of the competition which cost them heavily.

1. Reece Topley