RCB has reached the IPL final for the first time since 2016.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is enjoying a dream campaign this season of Indian Premier League (IPL). After a sensational defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), RCB finished the league stage in the second position of the points table. Then they beat Punjab Kings (PBK) in qualifier 1 to reach the IPL final for the first time in nine years. That agonizing match in 2016 was held at home, the M. Chinnaswamy stadium. He had all the characteristics of a fairy tale ending, but they fell short by the narrowest margins, suffering a heartbreaking defeat.
Now, while preparing to climb to the field for the final of IPL 2025 on June 3 in Ahmedabad, hopes are high. But before pursuing glory, there are several points of conversation that the team must address.
Is Tim David suitable for playing?
The all -terrain Tim David succumbed to a pull of the hamstrings during the party of the second RCB League against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It did not appear in the next two RCB games against LSG and PBKs. While arriving at Ahmedabad for the Summit’s clash on June 3, David was seen limping at the airport facilities. The pulls of the hamstrings generally take longer to heal. However, its absence of the last shock can only be a precaution to keep it completely for the final.
In nine entries with the bat, the Australian star has been an executor for RCB, collecting 187 races at an attack rate of 185.14. Although he has done only a fifty, he has played crucial cameos in the order to save RCB from nearby defeats. You still have to play in the League.
RCB LIAM Livingstone Bank for IPL 2025 Final?
The English all -terrain has been abysmal this season. Liam Livingstone has played nine games for RCB so far. In his seven outings with the bat, Livi has collected only 87 races. He has been fired twice by a duck and twice in single -digit scores. In addition, its maximum 54 score arrived in a loss cause against the Gujarat Titans. With the balls, Livi has only taken two WICKETS.
The bad form can rule out Livingstone outside the RCB playing 11 for the final of IPL 2025. If Tim David is suitable for playing, Livinstone will be replaced. If not, bhandage can have another chance.
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Who will bat in number 3?
Another difficult decision to make for RCB would be who will enter after the first fall of the Wickt. However, the franchise would like to stick to the basics and avoid making too many changes for the party full of pressure. Captain Rajat Patidar has an attack rate of 165.21 at number 4, which falls to 145.40 in number 3 in the IPL matches. With similar averages in both positions, Patidar is likely to hold the number 4 place, since he did it with Devdut Padikkal in the mixture.
Mayank Agawal is expected to continue batting at number 3, as he did in qualifier 1. Monk has achieved only 24 races from four tickets at number 4, while the Bangalore batter has scored 525 races in 26 IPL outputs in position number 3. It will seek to maintain its solid form from that family place.
Will Phil Salt be available for IPL 2025 final?
As reported, Phil Salt is waiting for a baby. With only three more days, the presence of the English starter in the XI of play is uncertain. Salt has been the RCB aggressor at the top. Opening the tickets next to Virat Kohli, Salt has made 387 races in 12 tickets. Its average of 35.18 and a strike rate of 175.90 have helped RCB with strong beginnings. In the process, Salt has made four media centuries.
When two games were lost due to the flu, his national teammate Jacob Bethell assumed responsibility. However, Bethell is now at national tasks. If Salt loses the summit clash, RCB can debut to Tim Seifert.
Will RCB use an additional bowling player in Nuwan Thushara?
Nuwan Thushara was added to the RCB playing 11 after the game of Lungi Ngidi to England for the World Testing Championship (WTC). Although Zimbabwe’s blessing, Muzarabani, was announced as Ngidi’s replacement, Sri Lanka’s pacemakers had an opportunity against LSG. His 1/26 spell in a high score crash was quite impressive.
Discussions in the HQ RCB can sound something like, Thushara will be used as an additional bowling player, while Bhandage can have the opportunity instead of an all -terrain abroad. However, if David is fit, the mixture abroad will include Salt, Romario Shepherd and Josh Hazlewood.
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