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5 Players which Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team will target in IPL 2024 auction

IPL 2024 auction which is scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19, 2023 is quickly approaching. There is a total of 1,166 players who are scheduled to be put up for the hammer, but only 77 slots are available to be filled up. Every team will have a budget of Rs 100 crore, an increase from the previous year’s Rs 95 crore to complete their team.

RCB Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell (Image source- twitter)

RCB is a franchise which is know for its most loyal fan base but the fact is that they have not been able to see their team lifting that IPL trophy in the last 17 years of IPL history which will be in the mind of every players and management of RCB team. What is seen over the year is that the team like CSK and MI won the trophy in auction itself by buying the players who they think can do certain job for them but opposite to that RCB always go for one or two big names for big price which costs their team balance. But if they want to win this year they have to plan very carefully this year as they have let go many of their regular players like Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood

  In this post we will have a look at  IPL 2024 auction preview, Strengths, weaknesses, purse remaining, targets, players released  retained and traded players of  Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

 Read CSK IPL 2024 auction strategy- Chennai Super Kings 

First have a look at the retained and released players and Purse and slots remaining of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2024 auction

RCB’s retained players for IPL 2024: Faf Du Plessis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar

*Cameron Green was traded to RCB from Mumbai Indians

RCB’s released players : W Hasaranga, J Hazlewood, H Patel, Finn Allen, M Bracewell, D Willey, W Parnell, Kedar Jadhav, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, S Kaul

Remaining purse:- INR 23.25 crore 

Slot remaining :- 6 (3 overseas)

 

 IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team auction preview: - Strengths

World class Top Order Batsman

RCB is one of those teams in IPL who is known for its heavy top order batting . Any team which have Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plesis, Glenn Maxwell and an Indian superstar Rajat Patidar and now Cameron Green in their top order that team will be a team to bowl at for oppositon.  The top order which seems to crumble last year now looks stabilized. Overall their batting looks good but Dinesh Kartik have to perform finisher role really well otherwise they will be in trouble more often than not.

Leadership of Faf Du Plesis

Faf has proven right, the decision of RCB to make him Captain of the side. In the last two years when ever Faf captained the side the side looks unbeatable. They started winning from nowhere. Now you will not see this team in worry under pressure which they use to do previously which costed them trophy some times.

 

  IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team auction preview: Weaknesses

Lack of quality in Fast Bowling

After the realise of the likes of Hazelwood and Harshal their fast bowling looks very inexperience as Siraj is only experienced fast bowler currently in RCB squad. Siraj is not yet proven in T20 specially when bowl did not swing much which we saw in recently concluded World Cup 2023. On the ground like M. Chinnaswamy you will need some experienced death over fast bowlers.

Lack of quality Spin Bowlers

After the release of Hasranga they have left with no proper leg spinner in their squad. Recently it is seen that M. Chinnaswamy stadium is suited for spinners.

This mismanagement in the bowling department in RCB squad will be a concern when they will defend scores

Read MI IPL 2024 auction strategy- Mumbai Indians 

Here are Five Players CSK Could Target in IPL 2024:

Mitchell Starc 

Mitchel Starc (Image Source- twitter)

Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc might make a comeback to RCB, adding firepower to their bowling department. Mitchell Starc‘s vast experience and stature make him an attractive prospect for any franchises, and RCB is no exception it will be home coming for the Ausie pacer.  The left-arm pacer’s ability to deliver under pressure could make him a game-changer for RCB in crucial moments. He can swing the bowl I upfront in powerplay and can use his variations in death overs.

Harshal Patel 

Harshal Patel(Image Source- twitter)

It's interesting to note that Harshal Patel's measured release offers RCB with an opportunity to buy back him at less money. Patel is an invaluable asset because of his proven ability to perform well under stress and deliver at key junctures. The move by RCB to release him seems to be a calculated attempt to get a better price for his services in the IPL 2024 auction, giving them yet another chance to take benefit of his match-winning skills.

Wanindu Hasaranga 

Wanindu Hasranga(Image Source- twitter)

RCB has left with no spinner in their squad and it may seems like strategic move by RCB to buy back Hasranga at some few less crore than what he was getting previously. He is a talented bowler with the ability to score few runs lower down the order makes him more valuable for the team.

Daniel Sams

Daniel Sams (Image Source- twitter)

Daniel Sams, released by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), emerges as a potential target for RCB, especially after parting ways with David Willey, Wayne Parnell and Harshal Patel. Sams, an Australian cricketer, brings a versatile skill set to the table. Apart from his proficiency in bowling, he has the ability to contribute with the bat, scoring handy runs lower down the order. His skills make him a valuable all-rounder, filling a crucial role in the lower order for RCB.

Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan (Image Source- twitter)

With Dinesh Kartik performance below par previous year will make RCB to think of buying a proper Indian Finisher. Shahrukh is an invaluable asset to any IPL team because of his ability to be both a proficient batter and an effective off-spinner. RCB's top order filled with destructive foreign batters like Faf du Plessis Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green, so they will need a dynamic Indian batter lower down the order to partner Dinesh Kartik. In this context, Shahrukh becomes a compelling option, capable of providing the explosive firepower required alongside the experienced Dinesh Kartik in the lower middle order.

FATs on RCB’s team of IPL2024

Will Virat Kohli be the captain of RCB in the IPL 2024?

No, Virat Kohli Will not be the Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore team in IPL 2024.

Who is the captain of RCB in IPL 2024?

Faf du Plessis has been appointed as the new captain of the RCB team for the 2024 IPL season.

Who is the owner of RCB Team in IPL 2024?

The Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise is owned by United Spirits, a subsidiary of Diageo, the British alcoholic beverages company.

How much purse remaining for RCB in IPL auction 2024?

RCB team Is Having Purse of INR 23.5 CR in IPL 2024 Auction.

 will Virat Kohli play IPL2024 ?

yes Virat Kohli will surely play ipl 2024

IPL 2024 RCB team players list ?

Here is list of ipl 2024 rcb team players list who are retained Faf Du Plessis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green 

Will Chris Gayle play IPL 2024 ?

No Chris Gayle is not part of IPL 2024 auction

Will ABD play IPL 2024 ?

No ABD is not part of IPL 2024 auction

 These are our analysis for RCB squad for IPL 2024 auction. Hope you all liked our analysis.

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