RCB has been one of the most consistent sides in the Indian Premier League in the recent past. They have developed a habit of qualifying for the playoffs and will look to do the same in IPL 2023. Royal Challengers Bangalore will start their campaign against the Mumbai Indians on April 2.

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The Faf du Plessis-led side has got plenty of game-changers on their side. Hence, their main focus would be to get a good combination of Indian and Overseas players as soon as they can get in order to perform well in IPL 2023.

The best thing about RCB is the fact that most of their players are fully fit and available for selection. On the other hand, most of the other franchises have already lost a couple of main players from their squad owing to injury or availability issues.

The only concern for RCB is the unavailability of their premium leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. The premium leg spinner will remain unavailable for the first few games as he’s part of Sri Lanka’s squad for the ODI series vs New Zealand.

Here’s the list of 4 overseas players who might feature in RCB’s playing XI against Mumbai Indians

1. Faf du Plessis

IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH
IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH

Faf was the highest run-getter for RCB in IPL 2022 and will look to do the same in IPL 2023. Along with Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis makes one of the most formidable opening combinations that can destroy any bowling lineup.

He has played under MS Dhoni for a few seasons and has certainly learned a few things that help him as the leader of RCB. His cool and calm approach both as a batter and captain allows the franchise to handle pressure quite easily.

2. Glenn Maxwell

IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH
IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH

Maxwell is possibly the best all-around option for a side that plays a lot of seam bowling options and hence his inclusion gives them a perfect combination. The mighty all-rounder had a decent outing both with the bat and the ball in IPL 2022.

With Maxwell in the middle order, Virat Kohli can freely play as an opener as the Aussie all-rounder can keep any asking rate under control. He has got a staggering strike rate of 153.88 in the cash-rich league.

3. Josh Hazlewood

IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH
IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH

Hazlewood had a couple of great seasons in the Indian Premier League. He has already taken 32 wickets with an excellent economy rate of 8.02 and has bowled exceedingly well in pressure situations. He has done even better for his national side in the format where he has taken 58 wickets and has conceded runs just at the rate of 7.69.

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4. David Willey

IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH
IPL 2023: FIRST CHOICE 4 OVERSEAS PLAYERS FOR RCB IN THE OPENING MATCH

In the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey can play the role of bowling all-rounder perfectly. He has got the ability to swing the ball both ways and provides the right combination for the RCB side. David Willey can play a few handy shots in the lower order which will allow the RCB management to play a few proper wicket-taking options without thinking too much about lower-order contribution.

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