Well, with the T20 World Cup fever done, it’s now time for the big T20 league. That’s right — IPL 2026 is just around the corner, and defending champions RCB will look to make their mark. But can they really perform consistently? For now, some major weaknesses are coming under the spotlight. Let’s take a look at their strengths and potential challenges ahead of the season.
Despite having explosive hitters and a passionate fan base, RCB does have areas of concern. Heavy reliance on top stars, a thin wrist-spin department, and a pace attack prone to injuries could all pose problems in IPL 2026.
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3 weaknesses in RCB
Pace attack under scrutiny
Fast bowling is crucial in modern T20 cricket, especially during powerplays and death overs. RCB’s pacers, including Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal, have had recurring fitness issues in previous seasons. Even when fit, maintaining consistency in pace and variations under pressure can be challenging. If the pace attack struggles, it puts extra burden on spinners and all-rounders to defend totals, which could impact the team’s overall balance.
Overdependence on star players
They have major stars, no doubt, as RCB continues to build its batting around experienced names like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Phil Salt. However, RCB needs to ensure that they give opportunities to some younger players, especially in the middle overs. While these stars often deliver, the team can struggle when the top order fails, leaving the middle order under pressure in crucial moments.
Lack of wrist-spinning backup
Wrist spinners play a key role in T20 cricket, especially in controlling runs and breaking partnerships in the middle overs. RCB relies heavily on Suyash Sharma for this role. Although Krunal Pandya can bowl part-time spin, the absence of a second specialist wrist-spinner could be a concern.
