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Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Rasikh And Dayal - Rating RCB's Pace Attack After IPL Auction

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

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The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is drawing to a close. After two days of intense action, all the teams have sorted out their teams. There have been plenty of strategies and chalking down on the blackboard to fill their teams. While some of the teams have done brilliantly in the auction, some have had a average auction and others have disappointed. 

One of the teams that have done decently and tried to overcome their shortcomings from their previous seasons was RCB. They have assimilated some quality pacers in their team. So, far the Royal Challenger Bengaluru have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam.

Here is an analysis of the pacers of RCB for the upcoming edition of IPL.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

How RCB will be benefitted by Bhuvneshwar Kumar?

Experience - The veteran Indian pacer has a lit of experience in the IPL. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 176 matches and has picked up 181 wickets in them. The sheer numbers speak of the experience that this man has. Bhuvi is a seasoned customer who has proven himself in all conditions and situations. This experience of the bowlers will be precious for RCB.

Overall Utility - One of the major plus with Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the fact that he can ball in all the stages of a game. The Indian bowler can add great depth and dynamism to the RCB attack that has suffered over the years. Bhuvi can deliver with the new ball, and also be very efficient in the death overs. 

Josh Hazlewood

How RCB will be benefitted by Josh Hazlewood?

New Ball Dexterity - Josh Hazlewood is known for his consistent bowling line and length. Josh Hazlewood is also very efficient with the new ball and can often create pressure on the opposition at the very beginning of the innings. In his 27 IPL matches, Hazlewood has picked up 36 wickets at an economy of 8.06. These numbers can be really beneficial while playing on the flat deck of the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Yash Dayal

How Yash Dayal Will Add Value To RCB?

Heroics Of Last Season - After having IPL 2023, Yash Dayal redeemed himself while being a part of the RCB. He picked up 15 wickets in 14 matches during IPL 2024 while maintaining in economy of 9.15. While the numbers are average when you consider that he played mostly in M.Chinnaswamy Staadium it can be seen as a good job. Also the contribution he made in the match that led them to the play-off qualification will enhance the effect of his presence.

Rasikh Salam

How Rasikh Salam Will Be Crucial For RCB?

New Ball Efficiency - Rasikh Salam could be a vital addition to the RCB attack as he can do a decent job in the middle overs for them. The medium-pacer can bowl a few effective overs and also help keep the scoring rate in check. Thus Salam might bring about variety in the bowling department of RCB.

Rating The Pace Department Of RCB 

Overall Rating - 7/10

Looking at the overall efficiency of the pacers that RCB have induced in their team, it looks like decently balanced. They have tried to fill most of the holes with their pacers. Thus we can rate this attack as 7/10 for IPL 2025.