IPL 2018: How Virat Kohli's men might feature in their season opener

All-rounders (Colin de Grandhomme, Chris Woakes and Washington Sundar)

It is really hard to choose between Colin de Grandhomme and Moeen Ali. Grandhomme will get an edge over Ali owing to his medium pace bowling. Grandhomme impressed with the ball last year, playing for KKR, but, he will need to do considerably well with the bat if he is to be one of the RCB's mainstays. Grandhomme will need to finish the games and give the impetus to the RCB innings in the final overs, failing which, he can be ably replaced by Moeen Ali.

Another ex-Knight, Chris Woakes will have an important responsibility with the ball in hand, after Coulter-Nile has been ruled out of the tournament. Chris Woakes has been in good form in recent times and will have to continue his good work. He is more than handy with the bat which will provide balance to the RCB line-up.

An exciting young talent, Washington Sundar had a breakthrough year in 2017. His ability to bowl in the powerplay with an economy rate of around 6 is outstanding, to say the least. Washington Sundar is also a handy batsman, able enough to bat in the top order. Now, it remains to be seen, how he shines, playing for RCB, especially, in the batting department.