IPL 2025: The 2024 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy concluded on a high on for several players especially for RCB players. Some of the prominent players of RCB who played brilliantly in the tournament.
Rajat Patidar
The swashbuckling batter from Madhya Pradesh was one of the superstars in the SMAT 2024. He amazed 428 runs in 9 matches and concluded as the second-highest run scorer in the tournament. He had notable performances – unbeaten 81 against Mumbai in the final game and crucial knocks of 68 against Bengal and also 62 against Punjab.
A retained RCB player at ₹11 crore, Patidar’s red-hot form speaks to his importance as a cornerstone of RCB’s batting unit in the 2025 season.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was brilliant with his skill and experience. His most memorable moment came against Jharkhand, where he achieved a sensational hat-trick, finishing with impressive figures of 3/6. In nine matches, Kumar scalped 11 wickets at a remarkable economy rate of 6.03.
That was testament to how he dominated the game in crucial situations, more so during the powerplay. The ₹10.75 crore paid for Kumar will prove to be a treasure for RCB in the bowling category of IPL 2025.
Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya was good with the ball for Baroda, picking 8 wickets in 9 matches at an economy rate of 6.77 in SMAT 2024. His batting wasn’t dominant, but his role as a disciplined middle-overs bowler makes him a valuable addition to the RCB squad at ₹5.75 crore.
Containing runs and taking those key middle-overs wickets may hold the key for a more balanced strategy for RCB.
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