Harbhajan Singh believes RCB’s success in IPL 2024 hinges on Virat Kohli’s run-scoring prowess
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that Virat Kohli’s form will be crucial for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the upcoming IPL 2024. Harbhajan and former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared their insights on the iconic clash between Dhoni and Kohli in the tournament opener on March 22.
Hayden addressed Kohli’s form at Chepauk and emphasized the need for him to dominate the bowlers like he did in 2016. He also discussed the rivalry between Maxwell and Jadeja, highlighting Maxwell’s ability to outperform any bowler on his day.
Speaking about Kohli’s performance against Chennai Super Kings, Hayden mentioned the challenges Kohli faces at Chepauk Stadium. He highlighted the importance of Kohli’s early impact in the power play and the trickiness of batting on that venue. Hayden believes Kohli can be dangerous if he plays the full 20 overs.
Harbhajan echoed the importance of Kohli replicating his 2016 form in 2024 for RCB’s success. He emphasized the need for Kohli to score heavily at the top to give the team a great chance to move forward. Harbhajan also discussed the battle between Maxwell and Jadeja, predicting Jadeja to have the upper hand in Chennai due to the tough conditions for batters.
Hayden and Harbhajan highlighted Maxwell’s capabilities as an explosive batsman, with Hayden pointing out his strong match-up against Chennai Super Kings. Despite backing Jadeja over Maxwell, Harbhajan acknowledged Maxwell’s potential to be unstoppable on his day. Both experts emphasized the unpredictability and X factor that Maxwell brings to the game.
In conclusion, both Hayden and Harbhajan are looking forward to the showdown between RCB and CSK in the IPL opener. They discussed the key players to watch out for, including Kohli, Maxwell, Jadeja, and the potential impact they can have on the outcome of the match. The experts are expecting an exciting clash between two powerhouse teams in the IPL.
