IPL 2018: 3 tactical changes Royal Challengers Bangalore should make to get back to winning ways

#2 Using an extra overseas pacer

Tim Southee can rectify RCB's weak bowling

One of the striking problems of RCB over the years has been their weak bowling. Nothing has changed this year as Chris Woakes and company are receiving thrashings in every other game. So far, RCB has used Woakes as their only overseas pace option. Umesh Yadav has been a constant feature of their team, while Kulwant Khejroliya and Mohammed Siraj have been used as the second Indian pace option.

Though Woakes and Umesh have found it tough to contain runs, they are two wicket-taking options. On the contrary, both Khejroliya and Siraj have failed to impress. Siraj conceded 34 runs in 4 overs without taking any wicket, whereas Khejroliya conceded 107 in 10.5 overs by taking just 2 wickets. His economy rate is almost 10 runs per over.

In such a situation, they can use Tim Southee as a pace bowling option. As mentioned in the previous slide, they can get an overseas slot by picking two Indian openers. Southee has played 29 games in the IPL so far, in which he has picked up 22 wickets. But what is more important than that is his economy rate, which is just over 8 runs per over. With the other bowlers failing to contain runs, Southee can play a vital role.