The Royal Challengers Bengaluru enters the 18th season for eh Indian Premier League with high expectations. The Patidar led franchise aims to take the trophy home for the first time in the IPL history. They are set to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders today at the inaugural match of the season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. But seems like this season might as well end with an unpleasant result for them. Here are 3 probable reasons that the Royal Challengers might not even make it to the playoffs.
BOLD Prediction By Experts
Recently Australia’s great and Punjab Kings’ (formerly Kings XI Punjab) Adam Gilchrist spoke sarcastically on the Club Prairie Fire podcast that the Royal Challengers might finish at the bottom of the points table. He stated that the team contains many English players which might be the reason for their degrowth in this season. This statement is not completely false. Indian pitches require Indian talent who are familiar with the conditions and can deliver optimal outcomes.
Maximum Travelling Might Lead To Fatigue
The maximum travelling distance of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is 17,084 km throughout the tournament that might make the team unable to adapt to circumstances quite well as other teams. This travelling distance will also led to fatigue. The fixture of the Royal Challengers states that they have to play on 18th April and 20th April against Bengaluru and Mullanpur respectively against the Punjab Kings.
Lack Of Efficient Leg Spin
The need for an efficient leg spin is a must on Indian soil. RCB’s spin department includes inexperienced Suyash Sharma along with Liam Livingstone and Krunal Pandya. The spin fraternity of the franchise seems a little dismantled with a void of effective leg spin that is crucial for the conditions here in India.
Fans have high expectations with Virat Kohli and are excited to see Rajat Patidar’s new role as captain.
