RCB and SRH have matched over the past two seasons in the IPL, winning three matches apiece since 2022. Momentum tilts towards the Orange army, who, despite the same winning record, have challenged the Challengers more.
Ravichandran Ashwin cited the example from recent head-to-head matches, as he could tilt the balance in favour of Sunrisers Hyderabad. This is a strong statement on the opening day of the contest for the defending champions.
RCB will kickstart their campaign at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which is the home ground of the Red Devils. Ashwin has never backed away from giving his opinion, and this time it seems true as several batters in that lineup are also not in promising form.
"RCB could have it tough, but RCB will find their rhythm." - Ravichandran Ashwin
“In that game in Lucknow last year, as well, Hazlewood wasn’t there, if I am not wrong. For this game, I have a little prediction. RCB could have it tough, but RCB will find their rhythm," Ashwin said.
Ashwin notices RCB's bowling woes ahead of IPL 2026
Last time in the IPL, when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru did not have Josh Hazlewood in their bowling attack, it was when Ishan Kishan played an unbeaten knock and took SRH to a massive 231 runs. Lungi Ngidi played at that time and was their most expensive player.
“Apart from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, RCB don’t have much strength to control in the end. In RCB, we always have to remember that death overs bleed. If wickets are in hand, then it isn’t only difficult to stop runs in the death overs; it’s impossible," Ashwin said.
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