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Jan 31, 2024 · This All-Time RCB XI boasts a formidable batting lineup, with explosive openers and a strong middle order. The all-rounders add depth to the team, while the bowling attack features a mix of pace and spin. With a perfect blend of experience and skill, this team is sure to dominate any opposition.
- Openers
- Middle Order
- All-rounders
- Bowlers
# 1: Chris Gayle
Chris Gayleis a sure-shot pick in any RCB all-time XI. The Jamaican has set the Chinnaswamy Stadium on fire ever since his arrival as a replacement for Dirk Nannes in the fourth season of the IPL. Gayle has amassed 3163 runs at an average of 43.32, and a strike rate of 152.72 in the seven seasons he represented the Challengers. The left-hander's tally of IPL runs for RCB includes five centuries. The 40-year-old's unbeaten innings of 175 in 2013 was an innings of utter demolition when he took...
# 2: KL Rahul
. KL Rahulwould partner Gayle at the top of the order in the best RCB XI of all time. The Karnataka opening batsman would also shoulder the additional responsibility of donning the gloves for this team. Rahul has given a good account of himself in the four seasons he played for RCB. The classy opening batsman aggregated 417 runs for the franchise, at an average of 37.90 and a strike rate of 145.29. It was this stint with RCB that catapulted him into national reckoning, and subsequently a big-...
# 3: Virat Kohli
. Just like Gayle, Virat Kohliwould be a certainty in any RCB all-time XI. Kohli, who is the all-time highest run-scorer in the IPL, would also be the captain of this side. He is the linchpin around whom the RCB batting revolves. For the record, the Indiaand RCB captain has aggregated 5412 runs in the competition, at an average of 37.84 and a strike rate of 131.61. The right-hander, who has been with RCB from the IPL's inaugural season in 2008, has smashed five centuries in the competition. F...
# 4: AB de Villiers
. AB de Villiershas been Kohli's most trusted partner ever since the South African's arrival in the RCB fold in 2011. De Villiers is regarded as one of the most destructive middle-order batsmen in world cricket. Nicknamed 'Mr. 360' for his ability to score runs all around the park, the South African has aggregated 3724 runs for RCB, at an average of 41.84 and a strike rate of 159.55.
# 5: Yuvraj Singh
. Yuvraj Singhwould take the final middle-order slot in this all-time XI for RCB. The dashing middle-order batsman played only one season for the franchise. Although Singh's performance was not commensurate with the huge bucks that were dished out for him at the auction, he did give a decent account of himself. The flamboyant Punjab batsman aggregated 376 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2014, averaging a decent 34.18, with a strike rate of 135.25. The left-hander was also a handy part-time spinner,...
# 6: Shane Watson
Shane Watsonwould play the seam-bowling all-rounder's role in this XI. The Australian all-rounder, who played for RCB for a couple of seasons, did not have a great run with the bat but gave a good account of himself with the ball. Although Watson scored only 250 runs at a meagre average of 13.15 for the franchise, he accounted for 25 wickets at a decent average of 29.20. Watson was the interim captain of RCB in 2017 when Kohli missed a few games due to injury. Marcus Stoinis and Moeen Ali cou...
# 7: Pawan Negi
. Pawan Negiwould don the spin-bowling all-rounder's role in this all-time XI for RCB. The Delhi all-rounder has been a consistent performer for RCB in the last three seasons, especially with the ball in hand. Negi has taken 20 wickets for RCB at an average of 17.40, the best average amongst all RCB bowlers with a minimum of 250 deliveries. However, he has been a let-down with the bat, having scored just 156 runs at an underwhelming average of 11.14. Washington Sundar and Shivam Dubecould pre...
Anil Kumble
Anil Kumblesnared 45 wickets in the three seasons he played in the IPL, averaging 23.51 at a stingy T20 economy rate of 6.57. The Karnataka leg-spinner holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in the IPL, producing a spell of 5/5 against RR in 2009. Kumble's experience would add depth to the spin-bowling department of the RCB all-time XI.
# 9: Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker for RCB in the history of the IPL. The 'other' leg-spinner in the franchise's all-time XI has accounted for exactly hundred wickets for the franchise at an average of 22.84. The Haryana bowler has been captain Kohli's go-to bowler in the last few seasons of the IPL. Chahal's ability to bowl in the power-play adds depth to RCB's spin-bowling arsenal.
# 10: Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starcwould be one of the bowlers spearheading the pace attack for RCB in the franchise's all-time XI. The left-arm pacer possesses pace, swing, and an uncanny ability to bowl yorkers at the death. Starc can be a difficult customer to handle for any opposition batsman. In two seasons for RCB, the Australian bowler accounted for 34 IPL wickets at an average of 20.38, and an economy rate of 7.16.
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All-time RCB XI. There was a post a few days ago picking an XI based on their best seasons. So I thought I'd pick one based on overall performance for RCB (and sticking to 4 foreigners in the lineup). These are the players I considered for the shortlist in batting and bowling. Top 20 RCB batsmen (Min. 20 matches, min. average 15, min. 100 runs)
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