Not Virat Kohli! 3 Game Changers For RCB In IPL 2025

3 game changers for RCB [Source: iplt20.com]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is just around the corner as hardly two months left for the cash-rich league to commence. Ten strong teams will fight it out for the coveted title and one of the strong contenders for the upcoming season is the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

The team management built a strong core for the next season and have filled in the loopholes as the team looks to win the coveted title. RCB have brought in plethora of talent and quite a few of them are game-changers. Hence, in this piece, we look at 3 RCB stars who could potentially be game-changers for them.

3) Rajat Patidar

The backbone of the RCB batting lineup. There is an aura which the flamboyant Rajat Patidar carries. He has been superb for the Red Army in the IPL and last season, the Madhya Pradesh batter scored 395 runs, at a strike-rate of 177.

His gameplay against the spinners in the middle-overs will be crucial as Patidar is the team's best hitter against spin-bowling and could potentially be a game-changer for the squad.

2) Tim David

On his day, Tim David is one of the most destructive batter in the shortest format. In the recently concluded BBL match, the world saw the glimpses of his exploits as he scored a quick-fire 28-ball 62 and won the game for his side.

The Australian batter will love batting at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and if he gets into his groove, there is hardly anyone who could stop him. Plus, he can chip in with the ball and that could be an X-factor for the RCB side.

1) Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Perhaps the most underrated buy for RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be an asset with the ball, not only in the power-play, but also towards the death overs. For years, RCB having been craving for a quality death bowler, and they have found their bowler in Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

He has the experience of bowling in pressure situations and can be the game-changer for the team. In 176 matches, he has an economy of under 6 runs per over, which showcases the skills he possesses to excel in T20s.

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