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IPL 2026: RCB's Ideal XI – Kohli at 3? Hazlewood's Replacement?
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RCB's IPL 2026 Best 11: Kohli at No. 3? Who Replaces Hazlewood?
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24-03-2026, 19:50
RCB's IPL 2026 Best 11: Kohli at No. 3? Who Replaces Hazlewood?
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Phil Salt to open for RCB, despite recent dip in international form, after a brilliant 2025 season.
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Virat Kohli's strong 2025 performance (657 runs) likely keeps him at opener, despite arguments for a move to No. 3.
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Venkatesh Iyer's impressive numbers at one-down (562 runs, SR 168.77) make him a strong contender.
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Tim David (SR 180+) and Romario Shepherd (14-ball 53*, 6 wickets) are key finishers and all-rounders.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead the bowling attack in Josh Hazlewood's absence, with Jacob Duffy and Rasikh Dar Salam also featuring.
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