South African cricket legend and former Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) Star AB de Villiers accumulated praise on the contemporary franchise team and called it the most balanced team in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL). De Villiers, who remains one of the most famous RCB players, attributed a balanced team composition for their effective performance this season.
The RCB made a strong beginning of its IPL 2025 campaign and secured two wins in so many matches. The latest triumph came against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chepauko on March 28, which meant its first victory at the iconic place since 2008. Dominated Bales, RCB published an impressive 196/7 before limiting CSK to 146/8. Request of a complex 50 victory. The former RCB Superstar, who spoke on his podcast, analyzed the transformation of the team from 2025 Mega auction.
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“RCB’s balance is 10 times better compared to previous seasons … V (IPL) auction (last year) I talked about RCB that needs a balance. They are not pitching, dough or field … It is a sound balance in teams and IPL options.”
RCB made bold decisions, He decided not to use the right -hand card (RTM) for long -term players Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell. Instead, they invested in the reconstruction of their core and added depth both by the launch and bowling department.
One of the acquisitions of Standout was the Australian stimulator Josh Hazlewood, who, after an intense bid war with the Indians in Mumbai, joined the side for the hefty RS 12.50 crore. The accurate control and experience of Hazlewood makes it a valuable benefit to the RCB bowling line -up. Another significant addition was Phil Salt, ICC dough no. Salt, instrumental in the KKR victory campaign is expected to add firepower on top.
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RCB also made a smart step by getting Jitesh Sharma, a dynamic Wicketkeeper-Bater, for Rs 11 Crore. In tight situations, the ability and the ability to complete the games of jitesh explosive intervention and the ability to complete games will be essential. In addition, the experienced Indian sailor Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to RCB after leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad, adding stability in death next to Hazlewood and Yash Dayal.
When Rajat Patidar led the team and the establishment of Devdutta Padikkal as a reliable cross -country Getter, the transformation of RCB from the star but inconsistent parties into a balanced unit is obvious. De Villiers believes that this newly found balance could finally help the franchise interrupt the drought of the IPL.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
29. March 2025
