For the number three batting slot, the IPL 2025 winners have multiple options in their set-up. Along with Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, and Jacob Bethell are also capable of batting for the special role.
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the experienced batter got 725 runs in 9 matches for an amazing batting average of 90.63. And in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, his batting average locked in at 61.80, and a 167.03 strike rate after playing in 6 innings.
Suresh Raina prescribed Devdutt Padikkal for the number 3 batting position
"I think RCB will play Padikkal at No.3. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt will open, then there is Jitesh Sharma at No.4. If captain Rajat Patidar says that I can play at No.5, then it can happen. They can go for a left-hand-right-hand combination as well, they already have a left-hander at No.3," Suresh Raina opined on Star Sports.
What will be the role for Venkatesh Iyer if Padikkal plays at 3 for RCB?
"I think the pitches in Bengaluru will suit Venkatesh Iyer more, he is a quality player. He likes to play higher up the order, he can score in all areas of the ground. I think they can play him for the left-hand-right-hand combination, especially since they have a finisher like Jitesh Sharma below," Suresh Raina added.
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