IPL 2025: RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) are still in search of their maiden IPL title after 17 seasons and have built a solid squad for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Among their strategic acquisitions, the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Philip Salt, and Liam Livingstone may play a crucial role in RCB’s chances of finally clinching the IPL trophy in the IPL 2025 edition, but in this article, we will discuss some points that might hamper RCB’s chances of winning the IPL trophy.
Reasons why RCB can fail to win IPL 2025
Over-reliance on Virat Kohli
RCB’s strategy has often been criticized for over-relying on star players like Virat Kohli. While Kohli’s performance is usually stellar, the team’s success shouldn’t hinge on one or two players. If Kohli or another key player underperforms or gets injured, RCB’s batting lineup could collapse, as seen in previous seasons.
Thin bowling line-up
Despite purchasing the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood in the IPL mega auction, RCB’s bowling line-up still looks thin. It must be mentioned that uncertainty looms over Hazlewood’s participation in the IPL after he suffered an injury in the IND vs AUS Test series. If Hazlewood misses out, then the likes of Bhuv and Yash Dayal will have their task cut out with the ball.
Pressure to taste IPL glory
RCB has been in search of their maiden IPL title for many seasons. The pressure and expectations to finally win the trophy can sometimes weigh heavily on the players, leading to performance anxiety and mistakes on the field. To note, RCB has reached the IPL final twice, but they let themselves down on crucial junctures to let the trophy slip away from their hands.
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