IPL 2023: “RCB has now got the habit of making the playoffs”- Aakash Chopra

IPL 2023: RCB has done pretty well in the last few IPL seasons as they have made it to the playoffs consistently. Former Indian batter Aakash Chopra believes RCB has now got the habit of making the playoffs and will do good in IPL 2023 as well. RCB finished at the third position in IPL 2022 and have added a few more good players to their squad ahead of the IPL 2023. With Virat Kohli regaining his lost form, the Bangalore-based franchise will look to clinch its maiden IPL title this year.

“This team has now got the habit of making the playoffs. They are doing extremely well for the last two-three years because their selections have been very good. They chose a solid captain, went after Faf du Plessis. He is the only non-international active player whose stature has not gone down at all, ” Aakash Chopra said about RCB.

IPL 2023: “RCB chose a solid captain in Faf du Plessis”, Aakash Chopra

“They went with the thinking that they need a captain who commands respect. He is that type of player who keeps the team ahead of himself. It was not easy to find a captain when Kohli gave up captaincy,” Aakash Chopra said about Faf du Plessis.

Faf du Plessis was a part of the CSK squad till IPL 2021 after which he was picked by RCB in the IPL 2022 mega auction. RCB straightaway named him as the captain of their side as Virat Kohli had stepped down from the position. RCB have a terrific opening combination of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Faf scored 468 runs in the previous IPL edition and was the top-scorer for his side. Virat too looked pretty good after stepping down as the leader.

With Dinesh Karthik, Rajat Patidar, and Glenn Maxwell, RCB have also got a reliable middle order which helps the opening duo to play freely. More importantly, Faf has been consistent with his team combination and selection.

They have also got a few match-winners in the bowling lineup including Mohammed Siraj and Wanindu Hasaranga which will help their cause. RCB have shown great consistency in the last couple of seasons and will look to do the same in IPL 2023.