IPL 2021: 5 Bowlers From Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Who Can Take Highest Number Of Wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has always struggled to get their bowling combinations right and has lacked the depth in their bowling unit for a long time now. To make it worse, they released Chris Morris, who did a decent job for the franchise last year.

RCB have lacked experienced Indian bowlers who will be handy in the T20 format, and they have picked up some good bowlers in the auction with Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Sams, who have had success in the recent time. They already have the likes of Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson in their squad.

IPL 2021: 5 Bowlers From Royal Challengers (RCB) Who Can Be The Highest Wicket Taker:

5. Mohammad Siraj

Mohammad Siraj has grown as a bowler in recent times and it was evident in his tour to Australia where led the pace attack in the absence of the senior bowlers. He can be expensive but is capable of providing breakthroughs and runs in with a lot of heart.

He picked up 11 wickets in the 9 games he played for RCB in 2020 IPL and he produced a magical spell of 3 for 8 against Kolkata which was one of the best spells in the tournament history. Having released Umesh Yadav, RCB will look to play Siraj every game this year and he has the potential to become the highest wicket-taker.

4. Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa has a good IPL record with 21 wickets in 14 games with best figures of six for 19. He is a key player for the Australian team in the limited-overs squad and has troubled a lot of world-class batsman with his leg-spin. He relies on a lot of variations and drift to exercise control over the batsman.

He played just three games for Royal Challengers Bangalore last year and had to sit out on most occasions as the franchise had to field only four overseas players. He could be very handy if he plays every game in the tournament this year.

3. Kyle Jamieson

The 15 crore buy Kyle Jamieson who has started his test career exceedingly well will now be part of the IPL for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. His ability to bat at the lower order and his knack for taking wickets at regular intervals makes him a very good option for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team.

Jamieson hasn’t had much experience in the T20 format, but with his height and pace, he is expected to trouble the batsman and he will surely play all the matches due to his price tag which makes him a contender for the highest wicket-taker.

2. Kane Richardson

Kane Richardson has been among the wickets column always due to his ability to vary his pace and bowl cutters. he bowls mostly in the death overs and can deceive a lot of batsman with his variations in his sleeve. He picked up 15 wickets in the 11 games he played in the Big Bash League 2021.

He is part of the Australian limited-overs setup for a while now and has taken his bowling to the next level. He was an excellent pick by the Royal Challengers Bangalore and will hope to play every game this year after missing out last year.

1.Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has been the go-to bowler for Virat Kohli’s led Royal Challengers Bangalore over the years and has been phenomenal ever since he has come into the team. He has taken 121 games in the 99 games he has played in his IPL career and finished with 21 wickets in the 15 games he played last year.

He has always been on the verge of bagging the purple cap and this year will be no different as he will be aiming to become the highest wicket-taker. Even in the small boundaries of Chinnaswamy Stadium, Chahal has always flighted the deliveries and brought out the edges into play for which he has reaped a lot of success.