He believes that RCB is with some gaps to fill.
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Mike Hesson coach launched a bold prediction on his YouTube channel. Looking at the depth of batting and the strength of the bank, Hesson believes that the Bengaluru franchise will have another humiliating season and will not qualify for the Playoffs 2025 of the Premier League (IPL) of India. In addition, he added that RCB will end in ninth place in the IPL 2025 points.
“Then, looking at 2025, I look at the squads, strengths, and look at the holes that are in that alignment and probably more around the depth. Instead of hands in the heart, hand in the head, I look at him and I really can’t see RCB threaten the playoffs, unfortunately, this season. And that is just to look at the facts and depth of the other squads. So, I am seeing if they are going to be a kind of sixth or seventh or even a lower fraction looking at the strength on the other side. This is not going to be popular, I know. But it comes from my head, not my heart. And I think RCB will end ninth this season. And that is unfortunate, but their side is reinforced. They have different strengths, but unfortunately, they also have a few holes. Interesting to see how they are going. With luck, I’m wrong, ”said HESSON.
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How has it gone to RCB in 17 years of IPL so far?
The Bengaluru franchise has been one of the few teams so far to have the elusive IPL title in its hands. Mike Hesson guided the red and black outfit three appearances in playoffs during his period of five seasons from 2019 to 2023.
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Since the beginning of the tournament in 2008, RCB has played 242 games, winning 117. Fourth are located on the list of most victories, behind the Indians of Mumbai, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), all have won the title several times.
In 2024, RCB assured a place in the playoffs, ending in fourth place. However, his trip ended after Rajasthan Royals expelled them at the eliminator.
In 17 editions of the tournament, RCB has ended among the top four only seven times: in 2021, 2020, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
They have reached the final twice, in 2016 and 2011, but they fell short on both occasions, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, respectively. His worst seasons arrived in 2019 and 2017 when they ended at the bottom of the points table.
Under the new Captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB will seek to rewrite its history. They will begin their IPL 2025 campaign in Eden Gardens against the defenders on March 22.
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