Irfan Pathan believes RCB’s bowling unit could surprise everyone and win IPL 2024 trophy.

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that the bowling unit of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) could be the key to the team lifting the trophy in the upcoming IPL 2024 edition. With Virat Kohli leading the team, the focus is on RCB’s potential success in the premier T20 League starting on March 22.

RCB is set to kick off their campaign against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2024 lung-opener at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The spotlight is on both teams as they prepare to begin the tournament.

In exclusive interviews with Star Sports on the show ‘Game Plan’, former cricketers Matthew Hayden and Irfan Pathan shared their insights on the upcoming IPL 2024 season, particularly focusing on RCB and CSK. Hayden emphasized RCB’s batting strength and the importance of their bowling unit in clinching their maiden IPL trophy, while Pathan analyzed RCB’s chances and the impact of their express pace bowlers on flat pitches like the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Pathan expressed his belief in Kohli’s chances of winning his maiden IPL trophy with RCB this year. He stated, “You might be surprised that this bowling unit and this unit can lift the trophy. For Virat Kohli, it will be a very special moment because he’ll be wanting it since 2008 but he hasn’t been able to touch that trophy.”

Hayden also discussed RCB’s prospects in the upcoming IPL. He highlighted the team’s batting strength and raised questions about their ability to defend at home, particularly at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Hayden emphasized the importance of getting people out consistently in challenging conditions.

As RCB gears up for the IPL 2024 season, the focus remains on how the team’s bowling unit will perform alongside their formidable batting lineup. With seasoned players like Virat Kohli leading the charge, RCB fans are hopeful for a successful campaign in their quest for their maiden IPL trophy.–IANS