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Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023: Who Will Replace Reece Topley?

All is well in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp after the Faf du Plessis-led side thrashed Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Virat Kohli and Faf dazzled with the bat as RCB made a mockey out of MI's 171-run total. While Kohli hit an unbeaten 83 to take his team across the finishing line, du Plessis quickfire 73 set the tone for a convincing chase. However, whatever happens at the Chinnaswamy, stays at the Chinnaswamy as RCB's focus now shifts towards the Eden Gardens as they face a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders side on Thursday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023: Who Will Fill Four Overseas Slots For Injury-Hit RCB?

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to maintain their recent dominance over Mumbai Indians when the two teams clash in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Having recorded three consecutive wins against Mumbai Indians, RCB would want to make a winning start in front of their own fans. However, the Faf du Plessis-led side will be without the services of star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and pacer Josh Hazleood. It will be interesting to see who will fill the four overseas spots for them.

Watch: Sunil Chhetri Stuns Virat Kohli And Co. With Flying Catch In Royal Challengers Bangalore Practice

Preparations are going on in full flow in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of their opening game of the season against Mumbai Indians at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. On Friday, RCB had a special guest as Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri attended one of their training sessions. In a video shared on social media, Chhetri was seen interacting with the RCB players, Director of Operations Mike Hesson and the support staff. However, the highlight of the clip was the diving catch he took during the practice session which left the RCB players completely stunned.

Virat Kohli Shares His Class 10th Marksheet. Don't Miss The Caption

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Thursday shared a photo of his Class 10th marksheet. Kohli, who ended his Test century drought in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is gearing up for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The 34-year-old will be part of Royal Challengers Bangalore's squad for the 16th straight season, having joined them as an 19-year-old in 2008. Taking to Koo, Kohli shared a photo of his Class 10th marksheet, with a quirky caption.

IPL 2023's "Best Bowling Attack Belongs To...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take. It's Not MI Or CSK

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Royal Challengers Bangalore have the best bowling attack in the Indian Premier League 2023. He also put his trust paticularly in the depth of RCB's pace bowling. The two-time IPL finalists will keep their hopes of a maiden trophy intact with some added strength in their squad after the 2023 auction. The side, which has made a good improvement in its pace attack of late, has bolstered it further by adding star England pacer Reece Topley.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023: Who Will Replace Reece Topley?

Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023: Who Will Fill Four Overseas Slots For Injury-Hit RCB?

Watch: Sunil Chhetri Stuns Virat Kohli And Co. With Flying Catch In Royal Challengers Bangalore Practice

Virat Kohli Shares His Class 10th Marksheet. Don't Miss The Caption

IPL 2023's "Best Bowling Attack Belongs To...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take. It's Not MI Or CSK

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