The start of the Indian Premier League 2024 is on March 22. The first match will host a contest between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. CSK will be on a mission to defend their title, while RCB need to win their maiden title.
Bangalore have made some notable changes to their squad and changed the entire bowling unit. Still, their main strength is their batting, but now, with some good all-rounders, they have a strong unit. RCB have some players who can do well in both departments. In this article, we will talk about three RCB players who can start an inning with both bat and ball.
3. Will Jacks
English all-rounder Will Jacks is one of the most exciting names for RCB. He is a designated opener and opens for his team in franchise cricket. Will is a power-hitter at the top who likes to take on bowling. He is also a capable spinner who can bowl good overs of spin in the middle. RCB can try someone like him to open the bowling in places like Chennai or Hyderabad.
2. Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is one of the biggest names that will play in the IPL 2024. The veteran all-rounder is a core player for RCB who can bat anywhere. In the last year or so, he has also worked on his bowling and bowls in powerplay for Australia. RCB can try him in the powerplay and with the new ball as well, while he can always give the option of a backup opener.
1. Cameron Green
RCB made a big move when they traded in Cameron Green from MI at a price of INR 17.5 crore. The Australian all-rounder is one of the coming stars who can make a big impact with the bat and the ball. Green has opened for Australia in T20is, while RCB is likely to use him with the new ball as well. Hence, he can be the one that RCB missed over the years.
