IPL 2023 Auction: 3 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Can Target. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) always had superstars in their lineups, from the now-Indian coach Rahul Dravid in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, to the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle. Yet, they never have really gelled as a unit, and the title has remained elusive.
Royal Challengers Bangalore had a good outing in IPL 2022. In fact, they have been doing well in the last few seasons. That said, the expectation will be that the franchise must go all the way. They do have a few gaps in the squad. The Faf du Plessis-led squad can target a few good IPL 2023 auction signings but can also a few talented cricketers in the IPL 2023 trade window.
Lucknow Super Giants were one of the two new franchises that made their debut in IPL 2022. The Lucknow-based franchise became the first one to represent Uttar Pradesh in the Indian Premier League. KL Rahul was named the captain of the team. The team management formed a stellar squad at the IPL 2022 mega auction.
As expected, LSG made it to the playoffs in their debut season, but they could not win the title. Lucknow finished third on the points table, meaning they had to play in the Eliminator match. Royal Challengers Bangalore knocked them out of the competition by defeating them in the Eliminator match. Lucknow Super Giants may release Indian batter Manish Pandey, Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye, and Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis because of his hefty price tag.
IPL 2023 Auction: 3 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Can Target
Ankit Singh Rajpoot
The right-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh was brought on board by LSG for INR 50 Lac in IPL 2022 auctions. The 29-year-old can generate serious pace and his 5/14 in the IPL 2018 is a testimony that he can deliver the goods with the ball.
He has picked 24 scalps in 29 IPL games averaging 33.92. He may be brought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023. He also played for Rajasthan Royals in 6 matches.
