Royal Challengers Bengaluru's lead pacer missed the first match due to a minor injury, which was confirmed by team mentor Dinesh Karthik during a press conference.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bought by RCB for ₹10.75 crores at the auction, and fans were delighted to see him return to the team after a decade. RCB faced Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of the season, and fans were eager to see Bhuvneshwar’s name in the lineup. Unfortunately, he was not included in the 15-man squad. Captain Rajat Patidar did not provide any information about his availability or the reason for his absence from the match.
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Despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar's absence, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a 7-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. The team showcased a clinical performance, with Krunal Pandya stepping up to take 3 wickets and restricting KKR to a subpar total at Eden Gardens. This performance reassured RCB fans that their bowling lineup looks strong even without Bhuvneshwar Kumar. It was a confident start to their campaign.
Adding to the excitement, Dinesh Karthik announced that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is now fit to play against Chennai Super Kings and is likely to be included in the lineup alongside Josh Hazlewood. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to replace Rasikh Dar Salam in the team.
The probable playing XI for RCBÂ
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk today (March 28, 2025), marking their second league match of the season. Stay tuned for more live updates on this Southern Derby!
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