3 Changes Royal Challengers Bengaluru should make to get back to winning ways

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Faf du Plessis, faced yet another setback, enduring a 25-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 on April 15. The result marked RCB's fifth consecutive defeat and sixth in the ongoing tournament. Their sole victory this season was against Punjab Kings at their home ground in Bengaluru.

SRH batters showcased their prowess, posting a formidable total of 287 runs after being asked to bat first. Travis Head contributed with a quick-fire century while Heirich Klaasen hammered a crucial half-century. In pursuit of the 288-run chase, Faf du Plessis played a remarkable fifty, albeit lacking significant partnerships apart from his opening pair with Virat Kohli. Dinesh Karthik's remarkable 35-ball 83 runs provided a glimmer of hope for RCB, but it was insufficient for RCB as they were limited to 262 runs within the allotted overs.

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Here are the three changes Royal Challengers Bengaluru should make to get back to winning ways:

1. Play Dinesh Karthik up in the batting order

Dinesh Karthik proved his worth after being included in RCB's starting XI for all games. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter has emerged as the team's premier finisher, currently ranking as RCB's third-highest run-scorer with 226 runs from seven games, boasting an impressive average of 75.33 and a staggering strike rate of 205.45. In the game against SRH, he played a remarkable knock of 83 off 35, featuring five boundaries and seven maximums. Putting him to bat at up in the order is likely to bolster RCB's chances of clinching victories in the remainder of the season.

2. Revamping batting strategy  

Faf du Plessis, who had a memorable season with the bat in the previous season, struggled to replicate his form both with the bat and in his leadership role this season. In addition, apart from opener Virat Kohli, the other top-order batters failed to make significant contributions in any of the games this season. Therefore, the three-time finalists are in need of exploring alternative batting options for both the top and middle order.

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3. Overhauling the bowling strategy

Bengaluru needs to evaluate their bowling department and develop a strategic approach for their upcoming games. They have experimented with new bowling options in the match against the Pat Cummins-led side, but they still encountered challenges as they conceded too many runs. Additionally, the lack of form from Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell has been a significant factor contributing to RCB's dismal performances this season.