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*IPL Auction Strategy - Bangalore* by
@IndianMourinho

What Royal Challengers Bangalore already have! We asses their present retentions and what value they add to the current mix

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What are the vacancies that Bangalore will look to fill come this Mega Auction?

Our take on how RCB are likely to approach this auction philosophy wise!

Proven performers across conditions and seasons seems to be the flavour this time than relying on the recency bias!

Analysing the Vacant Slots One by One!

1. 'Kohli's Opening Partner' -While Ishan Kishan seems to be a perfect fit here but could come costly as he will attract attention from multiple others while Evin Lewis might be the the one who could actually come out to be a budget option?

2. Looking at Vacancy 2 Now:

'LHB Spin Power Hitter at No. 4' and here we have looked at the below:

Top Targets: Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Nicholas Pooran

Budget Alternative: Charith Asalanka

3. Third vacant position is the need for a 'Pace Power Hitter' and the options we have analysed as relevant for RCB include

A. Mitch Marsh
B. Liam Livingstone
C. Tim David
D. Shahrukh Khan
E. Rovman Powell

4. Fourth Vacancy is that of a 'Wrist Spinner' and could we see Chahal return to the fold at RCB or are there other exciting options that deem a look at in the form of Hasaranga, Rahul Chahar, Zampa and Shamsi

5. Vacancy 5 merits attention to a 'Finger Spinner/Spin All Rounder' and probable candidates we have looked at are:

A. Washington Sundar
B. Harpreet Brar
C. Krunal Pandya
D. Abhishek Sharma
E. Ravi Ashwin

For Vacancy 6, attention moves to 'Hit The Deck Quickie' and options include:

Top Options:
A. Kagiso Rabada
B. Lockie Ferguson
C. Avesh Khan
D. Mark Wood
E. Adam Milne

Budget Alternative: Alzarri Joseph

In Vacancy 7, we feel RCB will look to seal a 'Death Bowler' and enter Harshal Patel as a prime candidate here along with T Natarajan and Tymal Mills

Additional Insights - Here we look at 2 players who could help RCB in multiple ways!

Players in Discussion:
A. Dinesh Karthik
B. Rishi Dhawan

Our analysis for Bangalore ends here and we would love to hear your views on the same.

Do let us know who your picks would be if you were at the auction table and battling with the problems we mentioned above

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