IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s strongest predicted XI against Kolkata Knight Riders
The defending champions refrain from making any drastic changes to their playing XI, apart from any unfortunate injuries to their usual starters.
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to show his prowess with the new ball to be the rightful holder of the Purple Cap with 21 scalps to his name. The right-arm seamer took four wickets against MI to dismantle their top order. Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood are RCB’s joint-second-highest wicket-takers with 10 each.
RCB’s predicted playing XI vs KKR in Match 57, IPL 2026:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar.
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
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