IPL 2021: 3 teams that can pick Steve Smith in the auction
Smith had a topsy-turvy campaign in 2020, both as a batsman and captain.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Royal Challengers Bangalore had a better season (comparatively) last year. With new introductions in their squad, they managed to reach the playoffs, which is quite rare these days. As Virat Kohli has been the main anchor in their lineup for a long time, the inclusion of Smith at the top-order might help the former to play with more freedom.
As Smith looks unbeatable when he times the ball to perfection, he might be the apt player to replace Aaron Finch. RCB are well known for its failures in the batting and bowling departments. For most of the time, they struggle to chase or put up a competitive score if ABD and Virat fail.
Therefore the inclusion of a world-class player might do wonders just like the inclusion of Chris Gayle did. With an overall strike-rate of 130, he can be the player around whom the rest of the lineup can play freely. Smith has been instrumental in the success of the Australian team.
Even in the IPL, he has scored 2,333 runs in 95 matches. Most of these runs were scored in tough conditions. For a team like RCB, which has been at the receiving end of a collapse, Smith looks the best batsman to opt for. Therefore, Steve Smith might be a valuable addition to the RCB squad.
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