Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a brilliant debut by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, star bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was not part of the team in this match. Due to minor injury, he was seen sitting in the dugout.
In the absence of Bhubaneswar, young fast bowler Rasikh Salaam was given a chance. However, he proved to be expensive and spent 35 runs in three overs. However, he took the important wicket of Sunil Naren.
Now RCB is expected to return to the next match. The team shared a post on social media and wrote, “Bhuvi will soon return with courage more than before.”
Bhuvi will be swinging back ITO Action Sooner and Bolder Than Ever! #Playbold #ನಮ್ಮ RCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/0MF6VWZDAP
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@Rcbtweets) March 24, 2025
Bhubaneswar’s performance against Chennai
The next match of RCB will be on March 28 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Bhubaneswar’s return is possible in this match. Talking about his performance, his record against CSK has not been very impressive.
| Match | average | Wicket | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 39.46 | 13 | 6.90 |
Both teams start a great start in IPL 2025
In this season, both teams have started well by winning their first matches. CSK defeated MI by four wickets in its first match. At the same time, RCB defeated KKR by seven wickets and laid a strong foundation of his campaign.
Now it has to be seen whether RCB can break its defeat on CSK’s home ground or not.
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