How Royal Challengers Bangalore could line up against Kolkata Knight Riders

#2 Middle Order (AB de Villiers, Heinrich Klassen, Marcus Stoinis, Shivam Dube, and Pawan Negi)

AB de Villiers ( Image Courtesy: IPLT20/BCCI)

In at number 3 will be AB de Villiers. The South African was brilliant against the Mumbai Indians, but he has faltered in the last couple of games for RCB. Just like Kohli, de Villiers is the backbone of this RCB batting lineup and he has to start performing for them, starting with against KKR.

In at number 4 will be Heinrich Klassen. Klassen should replace Shimron Hetmyer in RCB lineup as the West Indian has found life difficult in the IPL so far. The South African wicketkeeper is a good enough replacement as he can also strike a long ball and Klassen also has better experience than Hetmyer in the IPL.

In at number 5 will be Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis returned to the IPL this week and he played a good hand with the bat for RCB against RR as he scored a decent 31 runs off 28 balls to take RCB to a respectable total. Stoinis is a brilliant asset to have as he can also give Kohli a few overs with the ball.

In at number 6 will be Shivam Dube. Dube hasn't really got going in the IPL after having a brilliant domestic season with the bat. Also, Kohli hasn't trusted Dube with the ball yet, but he can bowl and he may get his chance to bowl against KKR.

In at number 7 will be Pawan Negi. Negi hasn't featured yet in the IPL, but he may get his chance against KKR. Negi will add a lot of balance to this RCB side as he can be very handy in the slog overs with the bat, and he can also give a few overs to Kohli.

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