RCB's IPL 2026 Best 11: Kohli at No. 3? Who Replaces Hazlewood?

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