IPL 2018: 5 batsmen who can fulfil the opening duties for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Modified Mar 01, 2018 00:49 IST

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#2 Brendon McCullum

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Brendon McCullum, the explosive batsman from New Zealand, has been one of the most popular faces during the tenure of IPL which begun with a swashbuckling innings of 158 runs in the opening match of the first edition of IPL.

His explosive traits batting up the order make him an ideal choice for the opening spot. Thus, Brendon McCullum might be that trump card for RCB who can provide them good starts regularly in the first six overs of powerplay.

Brendon McCullum has so far starred in 104 IPL matches and has scored 2754 runs at an apt average of 28.10 and a high strike rate of 131.08.

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