Sanjay Bangar's Tips For RCB's Clash Against Punjab Kings

The first qualifier of IPL 2025 will be played on May 29 at the Mullanpur Stadium in Punjab, which will see a thrilling clash between the top two teams, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This match is happening at Punjab's home ground, and on the basis of current form, Punjab is getting a slight edge. But the RCB team is also full of confidence and has the ability to make a big difference. Punjab's performance this season has been very spectacular. The team has scored more than 200 score, 6 to 7 times, and its batting lineup has been seen testing the opposition bowlers in every match. The Punjab Kings, under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer, possess strong batting skills; however, former coach Sanjay Bangar has shared a strategy that could help RCB surpass this formidable batting lineup.

Sanjay Bangar, who himself has been the coach of both RCB and PBKS teams, gave some important tips to RCB during a conversation on Star Sports. He believes that RCB will have to make some necessary changes in its playing 11. Maintain Nuwan Tushara. Thushara has emerged as a dependable fast bowler this season. He bowled economically against Lucknow, taking 1 wicket for only 26 runs in 4 overs. They have variety that can stop the aggressive batsmen of Punjab.

Hazlewood's experience and his swing bowling with the new ball can be beneficial for the team. Their combination with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Thushara will make RCB's pace attack extremely dangerous. At the same time, Livingston has been a complete flop this season. He has scored just 87 runs in 7 innings, an average of just 14.50 and a strike rate of 126. He has also not contributed much in bowling. Tim David has done tremendously well finishing this season. In 12 matches, he has scored 187 runs at a strike rate of 185 and an average of 62. His presence can give RCB a quick run in the end overs.