Royal Challengers Bangalore is undoubtedly one of the most talented set of players in IPL 2021. They have everything a team must have ranging from a wonderful world class captain to some of the most fearsome strikers like Maxwell, AB de villiers. On the bowling front it has young energetic bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra chahal. Perosnally this is my favorite team to win IPL 2021.
But the past couple of matches has shown that RCB struggles when they are up against strong teams like Chennai Super kings(CSK) or Delhi Capitals(DC). It was such an embarrassment to watch them struggle so hard against CSK followed by such a shameful defeat. Moreover their win against Delhi Capitals was a mere stroke of luck.
Few reasons that are pulling this team down are number one the top 2 batsmen i.e Virat kohli and Padikal fails to give a start that any team would expect, Virat being one of the top 5 batsmen of the International cricket failed to stand up to his name and fame. Padikal being a newcomer seems to lack enthusiasm to excel or make a name for himself in International cricket. At a time when a lot of Indian cricket players are dying to get a chance to play for the country, this young players seem to have a cold feet when they finally get a chance to showcase their talent on International platform. Even if they managed to score enough runs, the strike rate would be too low to win, their game would be rather more about saving their own skin. Sorry to be rude but that's how you end your career before it even starts.
Then their are middle order batsmen like Patidar whose game gives me feeling of watching a test match. Maybe in test matches he will do better but Twenty-20 does not seems to be his cup of tea.
Maxwell is my all time favorite batsman and the reason I watch IPL matches because of the way he play especially those 360 degree shots which as a fan excites me towards the game. But he needs to understand that not every ball is not meant for boundary. He seems to be overconfident of his muscle strength which clearly betrays him at the crucial moment.
Nevertheless RCB is the real contender for IPL 2021 trophy and I would personally like to see them defeating CSK in the finals.
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