RCB will feel the pressure of “ee sala cup namde”

RCB won a title in WPL 2024, but Men’s team So far, it has to open its account in 18 editions of IPL. But the 2025 season is different, where batsmen and bowlers have glowed equally, and have created a lot of confidence in fans; “Cup this year is ours”. From the latest leadership of the silver Patidar, a perennial run machine up to Virat Kohli, the all-round talent of Krunal Pandya, and even Jitash Sharma’s best weather-by-many factors have taken him in qualifier 1 against PBK.

But this is the place where it becomes serious, and the time may come now – where experienced Virat Kohli, Patidar and all others should feel hot. Around two decades, three final appearances and three disadvantages – which will only increase butterflies in the stomach. Insidesport takes a look at the strength and weakness of RCB at this time, going into the playoffs.

What is working for RCB

Virat Kohli and Phil salt are going to great guns: Indian legend has scored 602 runs in 13 matches, including eight fifty, what else do you expect from a player. He has also received the support of Salt, who has 331 runs in 11 matches. The best record is not, but still enough for Kohli, to easily go about your business.

Jitesh Sharma The New Finisher: To score 85 from 33 delivery, chasing more than 230, you are definitely in excellent form. And this is what Jitesh Sharma showed in the playoffs. So, his form is a big plus for the team.

Krunal Magic Working, Josh Hazlewood Back: 73’s best with bat, and then 15 wickets in 13 matches. Krunal Pandya has not only revived his career, but also his teams. RCB will then have its best bowler back – Hazelwood, who has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches. Another positive.

It goes against Bangalore

Expectation pressure: They may have in-form players, but it seems only a bad game to knock it out. RCB will feel pressure from fans’ expectations, so that they can get their first trophy.

Tim david injury: Vishal Tim David may be injured in the worst moment for his team. They are in controversy for the final berth, but it is not clear whether he may play the next match. He was a dedicated finisher of the team.

Silver Patidar Form and Injury: Although the skipper played well in a few matches, so far, he has scored 271 runs at an average of only 22. He also had a finger injury, and is playing the previous few matches as an effect sub.

Out of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal: In the last three matches, Bhuvi has only three wickets who are giving 144 runs. Yash Dayal has three wickets in the last five matches. In addition, Hazel is returning after an injury. So, fast bowling will be a matter of concern.