IPL 2019, RCB vs KKR: 3 players likely to play their first match for RCB this season

#1. Tim Southee

Is RCB's missing Tim Southee's experience?

If there is one thing RCB have absolutely gotten wrong this year, it is the exclusion of Tim Southee from the team. His experience in death bowling is unparalleled and he is a hard hitter of the ball too. Navdeep Saini should make way for the Kiwi star. Despite bowling at quick speeds, Saini has been wicketless in all the matches that he has played and a touch expensive too.

With RCB failing to find the right balance in their bowling department, Tim Southee can answer all the questions. He is a terrific bowler and can save runs in the death for Kohli's men. He can open the bowling for his team and nip out a wicket or two in the power play, something RCB has been unable to do this season. Southee's yorkers are accurate and his slower ball is not easy to play.

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