IPL 2021: KKR vs RCB- 3 RCB Players To Watch Out For

Updated - 20 Sep 2021, 11:23 AM

Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrates the wicket of Prithvi Shaw
Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrates the wicket of Prithvi Shaw (Photo-IPL)

The wait for IPL 2021 UAE leg is over as the tournament is set to begin today (September 19) with CSK vs MI game. Royal Challengers Bangalore will play their opening game tomorrow (September 20) against Kolkata Knight Riders. The RCB vs KKR match will be played at Shaikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In the earlier encounter between both teams, RCB pulled off the victory by 38 runs.

Virat Kohli-led RCB currently hold the 3rd spot in the points table with 10 points. They have won 5 matches and lost 2 out of 7. On the other hand, Eoin Morgan-led KRR hold the 7th spot in the points table. Out of 7 games, the team has won only 2 and lost 5. Both the teams will aim to start their UAE leg on a winning note. Ahead of KKR vs RCB clash in IPL 2021, we take a glance at 3 RCB players to watch out for in the match.

IPL 2021: KKR vs RCB- 3 RCB Players To Watch Out For

3. Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell, Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022,
Glenn Maxwell (Image Credit: Twitter)

Glenn Maxwell has shown a good batting form in IPL 2021 so far. He is the highest run-getter for RCB with 223 runs in 6 innings. He also smacked 2 half-centuries in the first leg, along with a few match-winning knocks.

After suffering a poor show in last year’s season, Maxwell is back in form this season with his new team RCB. He will a player to watch out for in the match.

Also Read: IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Updated Squad, Schedule, Time, And Venue

2. Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel (Image Credit: Twitter)

Harshal Patel is another player who will be in the eyesight during KKR vs RCB match in IPL 2021 UAE leg. After a five-wicket haul in the opening game against Mumbai Indians, Harshal Patel showed a consistent performance in every game.

With 17 wickets in 7 matches, he is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. RCB fans will have a lot of expectations from the pacer in the opening game of IPL 2021.

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1. Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson
Kyle Jamieson (Image Credit: Twitter)

Kyle Jamieson is playing his debut IPL season. In the first leg, the Kiwi pacer showed a decent performance, picking 9 wickets in 7 games. During the ICC World Test Championship final against India in June, Kyle Jamieson gave an outstanding bowling show.

With 7 wickets in the match, he was adjudged player of the match. Kyle Jamieson is a tall bowler who can crush the opposition batsmen with his pace attack. He will be worth watching out for during KKR vs RCB game.

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