IPL 2018: A look at how RCB could line-up this season

#8 Washington Sundar

Sundar had a breakout season in the last edition of the IPL

The teenage sensation, Washington Sundar, should surely feature in the starting XI ahead of another young all-rounder Pawan Negi.

The Tamil Nadu lad had a very good run in IPL 2017 playing for the Rising Pune Supergiant. Although he didn’t bag many wickets, an economy of 6.4, mostly bowling in the power-play overs is a testimony to his bowling skills.

He has been in incredible form in the ongoing Nidahas trophy where he has picked seven wickets from four games at an economy of under six.

This experience will definitely help him to perform at his best for RCB. Although a very good batsman,

Sundar is unlikely to get many batting opportunities at No. 8. But whenever he gets one, he will be eager to contribute to his team.

IPL stats

Matches 11, Wickets 8, Average 23.12, Economy Rate 6.17, BBI 16/3

#9 Navdeep Saini

Saini had a fantastic 2017-18 Ranji season

The 25-year old Delhi speedster bowled superbly in the 2017-18 Ranji Season picking 34 wickets in eight games and was instrumental in Delhi reaching the final.

Saini was picked for a very good price of 3 crore, up from his base price of 20 lakh. He will definitely form the core bowling attack for RCB ahead of the likes of Mohammed Siraj.

Although he has not played in IPL before, he has some good T20 numbers picking 13 wickets in 14 games at an economy of six.

T20 stats

Matches 14, Wickets 13, Average 25.30, Economy Rate 6.03, BBI 28/3