IPL 2020: Top three picks for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Delhi Capitals

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Royal Challengers Bangalore are a testament of spoiling the season after winning seven games out of 10 games and still doubt their chances to qualify for playoffs. They have lost three in a row and are now facing a crisis to get ahead in the league. In a virtual knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore are aiming for a win which can help them to book their place in Qualifier 1.

The previous game was one of the games that every fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore fan would like to forget. The batting completely failed and the bowlers didn’t have enough score to defend on the pitch. The team were restricted for a paltry total of 120 which was chased down in 14.1 overs. Against Delhi Capitals, a mere victory would be enough for Royal Challengers Bangalore to go through.

Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli failed badly in the previous games whereas Gurkeerat Singh Mann’s poor batting display allowed Sunrisers to restrict RCB for a small total. Royal Challengers Bangalore might look to tweak their side a bit before the game. Shivam Dube is expected to replace Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the line-up who can provide support in both batting and bowling.

An intriguing game is on the cards at Sheikh Zayed Stadium between the second-placed and third-placed team. Here are the top three picks for Royal Challengers Bangalore for the game against Delhi Capitals:

#1) Shivam Dube

After an abysmal performance from Gurkeerat Singh Mann, it is near sure that Virat Kohli would like to tweak his side a bit. Amongst the player who can fill the spot, Shivam Dube tops the list because of his batting capabilities and few overs in the middle too. He can rollover the arms as a back-up bowler which would help the captain to contain the opposition at the crucial juncture. Because of hard-hitting capabilities, Shivam Dube will be one of the top three picks for Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the game.

Delhi Capitals have often employed multiple spinners to stop the opposition. Shivam Dube is a clean-hitter of the ball and will look to prove himself on the match day.

#2) Chris Morris

The Protean all-rounder has been the difference for the side in IPL 2020. Not only with the ball, but with the bat too, Chris Morris can help the side to score runs. His quickfire 25 in the game against Kings XI Punjab allowed the team to take the game to the last delivery.

Delhi Capitals’ batsmen have struggled to get a good opening partnership and in the form that Chris Morris is, they once again might experience a bad day on the field. He will be one of the top three picks for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

#3) Virat Kohli

The skipper’s form has once again hit rock-bottom after he has failed to get going in the last two games. His scores read 9 and 7 in the last two games which is worrisome for a team like RCB who are dependent on him in the middle order. His strike rate has also been too low which has affected the team negatively.

Against Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli will look to prove his doubters wrong with a stupendous performance on the pitch. In 2016, RCB were in a similar situation but Virat Kohli helped RCB to qualify for the playoffs with a great knock. Can he repeat it again?