Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to lose a home game in the IPL 2024. The two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed them last night by 7 wickets to become the first team to register an away team. However, it was an unforgettable night for RCB as they struggled with the bat and ball both. Well, RCB has lost two out of the three games they have played.
One of the main reasons is that their big names aren’t performing. Especially the overseas stars. Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell have not contributed with the bat, and Alzarri Joseph and Cameron Green have not taken wickets. RCB will now play their next game against LSG on April 2, and they will have a lot of things to do well. Here we will talk about three players that RCB should drop in the next game.
3. Rajat Patidar
Ahead of the IPL 2024, Rajat Patidar made his test debut and played three tests for India. He only scored 63 runs at an average of 10.5 and looked underconfident. That also affected him in the IPL 2024. Patidar batted in all three innings and has scored a total of 21 runs at an average of only 7. It is not acceptable from a top-order batter. Instead of him, RCB can try Mahipal Lomror or Suyash Prabhudessai in the batting order, and they can also bowl.
2. Alzarri Joseph
RCB spent INR 11.5 crore on West Indian pacer Alzarri Joseph, and he played all three games in the IPL 2024. But his performances have been a big question mark. The pacer has taken only one wicket in three games and conceded runs at a higher economy rate of 9.4, which is a sign of worry. Instead of him, RCB can pick Reece Topley, who did well for them last year and has more variety in his bowling.
1. Cameron Green
Cameron Green was traded in to RCB at a price of INR 17 crore. The Australian all-rounder had a brilliant 2023 season with Mumbai Indians. But he hasn’t looked good in the first two games. With the bat, he got started but couldn’t covert it into a big one. Green has scored 54 runs in three innings at an average and strike rate of 18 and 112.5, respectively. With the ball, he has taken only 2 wickets. RCB has the option of Will Jacks, who is waiting in the wings. He is a dangerous opener who can bowl spin, and RCB doesn’t have a good spinner. Jacks can give them a strong foundation with the bat and do well with his spin.
