Royal Challengers Bangalore's strongest playing XI for IPL 2021

The Royal Challengers Bangalore finished fourth in the previous season of the Indian Premier League. The Bangalore-based franchise will be keen to end its title drought in the year 2021. They have made some huge signings at this year’s auction to bolster their chances of winning the tournament. 

Virat Kohli will lead the team, while AB de Villiers will support him. Last year’s top performers Devdutt Padikkal and Yuzvendra Chahal have retained their spots. Surprisingly, the Royal Challengers released Chris Morris before the auction. They have roped in three all-rounders to fill that gap now. 

In this article, we will have a look at the strongest playing XI for RCB in IPL 2021. 

Openers - Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Azharuddeen (wk)

However, that trend might change this year because the Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed Mohammed Azharuddeen from Kerala. The Kerala opener smacked a fantastic ton against the Mumbai cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He could form a top-quality opening pair with Devdutt Padikkal. He can also keep the wickets for RCB. 

Middle Order - Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell 

AB de Villiers has also been a sensational player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The fans have rarely seen him out of form while donning the red, black, and gold colors. Glenn Maxwell had a forgettable season in the UAE last year. However, he can be backed to do well in IPL 2021 because he returned to form against India. 

All-rounders - Daniel Christian, Washington Sundar, and Kyle Jamieson 

Christian was in top form during the 2021 Big Bash League. Sundar has done well for Team India in Tests. Meanwhile, Jamieson can hit the ball hard in the slog overs. Thus, RCB have a terrific trio in their all-rounders’ section. 

Bowlers - Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, and Yuzvendra Chahal 

Similarly, Yuzvendra Chahal will be the preferred leg-spinner for RCB. Adam Zampa could play with Chahal on turning tracks or if any other overseas slot is available in the playing XI for him.