RCB’s batting has always been their strength but what about their bowling? Over the years their pace attack has choked in big moments.
For IPL 2025 RCB has built a solid bowling unit by bringing back Josh Hazlewood, reuniting with veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar and retaining Yash Dayal. Can this be the season their bowlers finally rise to the occasion?
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RCB spent big ₹12.5 crore for Hazlewood, ₹10.75 crore for Bhuvneshwar and ₹5 crore to retain Dayal.
These moves suggest they are focussed on strengthening their bowling. But will this trio deliver under pressure, especially at Chinnaswamy where scores are always high?
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Hazlewood was RCB’s strike bowler in 2022 taking 20 wickets at 18.85. Injuries hampered him in 2023 but when he is fit he’s a nightmare for batsmen.
His bounce, accuracy and ability to strike early could be the key to RCB’s success. Can he stay injury free and replicate his 2022 form?
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Bhuvneshwar a two time Purple Cap winner returns to RCB after 15 years. With 181 IPL wickets and an economy of 7.56 he brings control in the powerplay and death overs.
But at 35 does he still have the fire to deliver match winning spells? RCB has bet big on his experience will it pay off?
Dayal had a breakthrough IPL 2024 taking 15 wickets though his economy (9.14) was high.
RCB showed faith in him by retaining him for ₹5 crore. With Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar alongside can he step up and become the third pacer?
For years RCB’s bowling has been their weak link. But with Hazlewood’s firepower, Bhuvneshwar’s experience and Dayal’s promise they now have a well rounded attack.
The question is can they handle pressure in big games? If they do RCB might finally have the complete team to win their first IPL title.
