IPL 2023: Virat Kohli to Michael Bracewell, top 5 RCB players to keep eye on

1. Virat Kohli Image Source : IPL

He had a fantastic T20 World Cup last year and would want to continue his form in IPL as well. Last year, Kohli made 341 runs in 16 matches at an average of 22.73, a strike rate of 115.99, with the highest score of 73. Image Source : IPL

2. Dinesh Karthik Image Source : BCCI

He will remain the designated finisher for RCB even during this season. He played at a strike rate of 183.33 in 2022, and Bangalore would expect nothing less from him this time around. Image Source : BCCI

3. Shahbaz Ahmed Image Source : BCCI

If he can get a fixed batting position, Ahmed can really be an asset to the team. He averaged 27.38 from 16 games with the bat and also scalped four wickets. Image Source : BCCI

4. Harshal Patel Image Source : BCCI

He will again be taking on the responsibility to bowl during the middle and death overs. He has suddenly gone off the selector's radar, and a good IPL season can do wonders for him. Image Source : BCCI

5. Michael Bracewell Image Source : BCCI

Michael has rich experience in the shortest format of the game. In 117 T20s, he has made 2284 runs at a strike rate of 133.48. Out of these 117 games, he has bowled in 32 of them and has scalped 40 wickets at an economy of 6.52. Image Source : BCCI

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