Virat Kohli At The Top! 3 RCB Players Who Flopped In 2024

Virat Kohli has had an abysmal 2024 [Source: iplt20.com]

RCB fans are dreaming of that elusive IPL trophy, and why not? The team’s got a solid squad for the 2025 season, thanks to some smart buys at the auction.

But let’s not sugarcoat it. Some players have been off their game in 2024. With the season just around the corner, it’s time for a reality check. Here’s a look at three RCB players who disappointed big time in 2024.

3. Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya [Source: @RCBTweets/x.com]

Krunal Pandya came into the RCB squad during the IPL 205 auction with a ₹5.75 crore price tag. His bowling during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 wasn’t bad—8 wickets in 9 matches, averaging 26.25 with a tidy economy of 6.77. But the bat? That’s where the trouble lies.

In 9 games, Krunal could only manage 136 runs, with a strike rate of 120.35. For someone who’s supposed to finish games and add those crucial late runs, this just doesn’t cut it. RCB needs him firing in both departments. If Krunal doesn’t find his groove with the bat, it could be a long season for the Bengaluru boys.

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2. Romario Shepherd

Romario Shepherd [Source: @sandeepjoshi_21/X.com]

RCB shelled out ₹1.5 crore for Romario Shepherd, hoping for some all-round magic. But his 2024 wasn’t much to write home about. Sure, he picked up 23 wickets in 21 matches, but an economy of 9.26? That’s leaking runs left, right, and centre.

And it’s not just the ball. Shepherd’s batting has been equally underwhelming—236 runs at a strike rate of 124.86. For a finisher, those numbers are far from reassuring. RCB is banking on him to balance the side, but unless he steps it up, the all-rounder tag might feel like a stretch.

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli [Source: @iplt20.com]

This one’s tough to write, but it’s true—Virat Kohli hasn’t been his usual self. Likely to return as RCB skipper, Kohli’s 2024 numbers were a far cry from his prime. Across formats, he scored 655 runs in 32 innings, averaging just 21.83 with a strike rate of 73.34.

In T20Is, it was even worse—just 180 runs in 10 matches at an average of 18. Except for a good knock in the World Cup final, he’s been far from his best. With his retirement from T20Is, getting back into the rhythm of the shortest format might not be easy. RCB’s chances often hinge on Kohli’s form, and if he doesn’t find it, things could go south quickly.

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