IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Royal Challengers Bangalore are strong contenders for the title

Modified Apr 03, 2018 00:15 IST

RCB seems to have a well-balanced squad for IPL 2018. — RCB seem to have a well-balanced squad for IPL 2018

#2 Presence of quality wicket-keepers in the side

South Africa v England - Second Test: Day One — Quinton de Kock is a safe pair of hands behind the wickets

The absence of a quality, full-time wicket-keeper in the side has been the Achilles' Heel for RCB for a long time. Hence, drafting South African keeper, Quinton de Kock into the side is bound to give RCB a much-needed competitive edge.

De Kock has 116 dismissals to his credit in International Cricket and can bat a fair bit as well, making him an easy choice in the top-middle order of the Playing XI.

Further, to ensure a solution to an injury scare (RCB's wicket-keeper for 2017, KL Rahul had to opt out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury), RCB have kept Parthiv Patel and AB de Villiers in the mix as backup options for keeping.