Only a few days are left for the much-anticipated tournament of the year, the Indian Premier League (IPL), to take place. The preparation is in full swing for all the teams. The practice sessions have also started to take place so that the players can get warmed up and get fully prepared before the tournament starts.

With the squads already finalised for all the teams, there are a few teams which have certain weaknesses that could prove to be a big hurdle in their journey towards the coveted IPL trophy. In this article, we are going to discuss about 3 teams that would probably not be able to win the title this year.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-248721" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mujeeb ur Rahman Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-248721" class="wp-caption-text">Mujeeb Ur Rahman of Kings XI Punjab celebrates with teammates. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-chris-gayles-brutal-form-in-england-odis-excites-kings-xi-punjab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings XI Punjab</a> is one of those teams in the IPL who start well but somehow lose their way as the tournament progresses and ultimately get out of contention for the trophy. One of the major weakness is the lack of firepower in the middle and lower order. Apart from Gayle and KL Rahul at the top, the Kings lack that kind of player who could take away the game from the opposition single handily.

David Miller’s form would play a huge role in deciding the fate of the team. A lot rests on his shoulders to provide stability to the middle order and also to provide the much-needed finishing touches which the Kings lacked last season. Another major concern for them would be the form of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-no-slouch-in-white-ball-cricket-says-ravi-ashwin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravi Ashwin</a>.

Ashwin has been away from limited-overs cricket for a while and that would definitely have an impact on his form. It also seems that they are short of Indian pacers. Mohammed Shami has not been that good in the shortest format and that could be a concern for them. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ankit-rajpoot-presses-claims-for-india-a-against-windies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ankit Rajpoot</a> still being young, a lot would rest on Shami to provide early breakthroughs and also contain the batsmen in the death overs.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-249495" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-1.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249495" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals&#8217; Ish Sodhi celebrates fall of Akshdeep Nath&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-shane-warne-reveals-how-rajasthan-royals-zeroed-in-on-ashton-turner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajasthan Royals</a> have blown hot and cold for the past few seasons that they have played. At some point, they seem like they are the top contender for the title. But at many points, it feels that they do not have what it requires to win the title. If we take this year’s case, there are some weaknesses which can be seen even before the start of the T20 tournament.

The likes of Jos Butler, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/its-like-we-didnt-really-leave-david-warner-on-his-and-steve-smiths-return/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a>, and Ben Stokes might miss the second half of the tournament owing to the World Cup. This could be a worry for the management because they form the core of the team who have contributed heavily. Another area of concern is the lack of experienced Indian pacer to support Jayadev Unadkat.

If he goes for runs, Rahane would not have any other <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jalaj-saxena-eyes-ipl-stint-as-a-pathway-to-the-indian-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> pacer to fall back on. The spin bowling department is quite young and inexperienced. They have Shreyas Gopal and Krishnappa Gowtham in their squad who performed decently last season but they are still young and lack experience.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-253172" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-3.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav royal challengers bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-253172" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

Any team that is expected to win the title considering the line-up that they possess has to be <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-domestic-recruits-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-set-to-undergo-yo-yo-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>. With likes of world-class players like Virat Kohli and de AB Villiers in their squad, it becomes quite difficult to count them out. But somehow, they do not live up to the expectations. They have the habit of faltering at crucial points. They crumble under pressure. They have now been touted as the chokers of the IPL.

They lack consistency which is the most important if a team has to win the IPL Trophy. They perform exceptionally in some matches whereas in others they perform disgustingly poor. They have lost close matches in the past seasons by choking at crucial junctures from a position of command.

Another problem that they have is the over-dependence on Kohli and de Villiers. These two players have the capability of taking the team over the line single-handedly. But when these two do not perform, their batting has a tendency of falling apart like a pack of cards.

Bangalore also lack backup options for their premium bowlers like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/muttiah-muralitharan-jumps-out-in-yuzvendra-chahals-defence-after-a-lacklustre-show-in-mohali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> and Umesh Yadav. If by any chance any of them gets injured, the franchise would not have a fall-back option.

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Only a few days are left for the much-anticipated tournament of the year, the Indian Premier League (IPL), to take place. The preparation is in full swing for all the teams. The practice sessions have also started to take place so that the players can get warmed up and get fully prepared before the tournament starts.
With the squads already finalised for all the teams, there are a few teams which have certain weaknesses that could prove to be a big hurdle in their journey towards the coveted IPL trophy. In this article, we are going to discuss about 3 teams that would probably not be able to win the title this year.
<h3>Kings XI Punjab</h3>
<figure id="attachment_248721" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-248721" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-248721" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mujeeb ur Rahman Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-248721" class="wp-caption-text">Mujeeb Ur Rahman of Kings XI Punjab celebrates with teammates. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-chris-gayles-brutal-form-in-england-odis-excites-kings-xi-punjab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings XI Punjab</a> is one of those teams in the IPL who start well but somehow lose their way as the tournament progresses and ultimately get out of contention for the trophy. One of the major weakness is the lack of firepower in the middle and lower order. Apart from Gayle and KL Rahul at the top, the Kings lack that kind of player who could take away the game from the opposition single handily.
David Miller’s form would play a huge role in deciding the fate of the team. A lot rests on his shoulders to provide stability to the middle order and also to provide the much-needed finishing touches which the Kings lacked last season. Another major concern for them would be the form of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-no-slouch-in-white-ball-cricket-says-ravi-ashwin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravi Ashwin</a>.
Ashwin has been away from limited-overs cricket for a while and that would definitely have an impact on his form. It also seems that they are short of Indian pacers. Mohammed Shami has not been that good in the shortest format and that could be a concern for them. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ankit-rajpoot-presses-claims-for-india-a-against-windies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ankit Rajpoot</a>&nbsp;still being young, a lot would rest on Shami to provide early breakthroughs and also contain the batsmen in the death overs.

<h3>Rajasthan Royals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_249495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-249495" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-249495" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-1.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249495" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals’ Ish Sodhi celebrates fall of Akshdeep Nath’s wicket. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-shane-warne-reveals-how-rajasthan-royals-zeroed-in-on-ashton-turner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajasthan Royals</a> have blown hot and cold for the past few seasons that they have played. At some point, they seem like they are the top contender for the title. But at many points, it feels that they do not have what it requires to win the title. If we take this year’s case, there are some weaknesses which can be seen even before the start of the T20 tournament.
The likes of Jos Butler, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/its-like-we-didnt-really-leave-david-warner-on-his-and-steve-smiths-return/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a>, and Ben Stokes might miss the second half of the tournament owing to the World Cup. This could be a worry for the management because they form the core of the team who have contributed heavily. Another area of concern is the lack of experienced Indian pacer to support Jayadev Unadkat.
If he goes for runs, Rahane would not have any other <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jalaj-saxena-eyes-ipl-stint-as-a-pathway-to-the-indian-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> pacer to fall back on. The spin bowling department is quite young and inexperienced. They have Shreyas Gopal and Krishnappa Gowtham in their squad who performed decently last season but they are still young and lack experience.

<h3>Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_253172" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-253172" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-253172" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-3.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav royal challengers bangalore" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-253172" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Any team that is expected to win the title considering the line-up that they possess has to be <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-domestic-recruits-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-set-to-undergo-yo-yo-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>. With likes of world-class players like Virat Kohli and de AB Villiers in their squad, it becomes quite difficult to count them out. But somehow, they do not live up to the expectations. They have the habit of faltering at crucial points. They crumble under pressure. They have now been touted as the chokers of the IPL.
They lack consistency which is the most important if a team has to win the IPL Trophy. They perform exceptionally in some matches whereas in others they perform disgustingly poor. They have lost close matches in the past seasons by choking at crucial junctures from a position of command.
Another problem that they have is the over-dependence on Kohli and de Villiers. These two players have the capability of taking the team over the line single-handedly. But when these two do not perform, their batting has a tendency of falling apart like a pack of cards.
Bangalore also lack backup options for their premium bowlers like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/muttiah-muralitharan-jumps-out-in-yuzvendra-chahals-defence-after-a-lacklustre-show-in-mohali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> and Umesh Yadav. If by any chance any of them gets injured, the franchise would not have a fall-back option.
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Only a few days are left for the much-anticipated tournament of the year, the Indian Premier League (IPL), to take place. The preparation is in full swing for all the teams. The practice sessions have also started to take place so that the players can get warmed up and get fully prepared before the tournament starts.
With the squads already finalised for all the teams, there are a few teams which have certain weaknesses that could prove to be a big hurdle in their journey towards the coveted IPL trophy. In this article, we are going to discuss about 3 teams that would probably not be able to win the title this year.
<h3>Kings XI Punjab</h3>
<figure id="attachment_248721" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-248721" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-248721" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mujeeb ur Rahman Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-248721" class="wp-caption-text">Mujeeb Ur Rahman of Kings XI Punjab celebrates with teammates. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-chris-gayles-brutal-form-in-england-odis-excites-kings-xi-punjab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings XI Punjab</a> is one of those teams in the IPL who start well but somehow lose their way as the tournament progresses and ultimately get out of contention for the trophy. One of the major weakness is the lack of firepower in the middle and lower order. Apart from Gayle and KL Rahul at the top, the Kings lack that kind of player who could take away the game from the opposition single handily.
David Miller’s form would play a huge role in deciding the fate of the team. A lot rests on his shoulders to provide stability to the middle order and also to provide the much-needed finishing touches which the Kings lacked last season. Another major concern for them would be the form of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-no-slouch-in-white-ball-cricket-says-ravi-ashwin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravi Ashwin</a>.
Ashwin has been away from limited-overs cricket for a while and that would definitely have an impact on his form. It also seems that they are short of Indian pacers. Mohammed Shami has not been that good in the shortest format and that could be a concern for them. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ankit-rajpoot-presses-claims-for-india-a-against-windies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ankit Rajpoot</a> still being young, a lot would rest on Shami to provide early breakthroughs and also contain the batsmen in the death overs.

<h3>Rajasthan Royals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_249495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-249495" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-249495" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-1.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249495" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals&#8217; Ish Sodhi celebrates fall of Akshdeep Nath&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-shane-warne-reveals-how-rajasthan-royals-zeroed-in-on-ashton-turner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajasthan Royals</a> have blown hot and cold for the past few seasons that they have played. At some point, they seem like they are the top contender for the title. But at many points, it feels that they do not have what it requires to win the title. If we take this year’s case, there are some weaknesses which can be seen even before the start of the T20 tournament.
The likes of Jos Butler, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/its-like-we-didnt-really-leave-david-warner-on-his-and-steve-smiths-return/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a>, and Ben Stokes might miss the second half of the tournament owing to the World Cup. This could be a worry for the management because they form the core of the team who have contributed heavily. Another area of concern is the lack of experienced Indian pacer to support Jayadev Unadkat.
If he goes for runs, Rahane would not have any other <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jalaj-saxena-eyes-ipl-stint-as-a-pathway-to-the-indian-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> pacer to fall back on. The spin bowling department is quite young and inexperienced. They have Shreyas Gopal and Krishnappa Gowtham in their squad who performed decently last season but they are still young and lack experience.

<h3>Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_253172" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-253172" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-253172" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-3.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav royal challengers bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-253172" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Any team that is expected to win the title considering the line-up that they possess has to be <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-domestic-recruits-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-set-to-undergo-yo-yo-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>. With likes of world-class players like Virat Kohli and de AB Villiers in their squad, it becomes quite difficult to count them out. But somehow, they do not live up to the expectations. They have the habit of faltering at crucial points. They crumble under pressure. They have now been touted as the chokers of the IPL.
They lack consistency which is the most important if a team has to win the IPL Trophy. They perform exceptionally in some matches whereas in others they perform disgustingly poor. They have lost close matches in the past seasons by choking at crucial junctures from a position of command.
Another problem that they have is the over-dependence on Kohli and de Villiers. These two players have the capability of taking the team over the line single-handedly. But when these two do not perform, their batting has a tendency of falling apart like a pack of cards.
Bangalore also lack backup options for their premium bowlers like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/muttiah-muralitharan-jumps-out-in-yuzvendra-chahals-defence-after-a-lacklustre-show-in-mohali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> and Umesh Yadav. If by any chance any of them gets injured, the franchise would not have a fall-back option.
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These teams have under-performed over the past few seasons.

IPL 2019: 3 teams that will not win the title this year

Only a few days are left for the much-anticipated tournament of the year, the Indian Premier League (IPL), to take place. The preparation

IPL 2019: 3 teams that will not win the title this year

These teams have under-performed over the past few seasons.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

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