Delhi: The team of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is performing brilliantly in IPL 2025. In the 10 matches played so far, RCB has scored 14 points with 7 wins and is third in the points table. In such a situation, the team is believed to have reached the playoffs.
It is necessary to stay in the top-2
Former Indian opener and cricket commentator Akash Chopra believes that if RCB wants to win their first IPL title, then he will have to make a place in the top-2 in the league stage. He said that if the team defeats CSK to score 16 points, then it will almost qualify for the playoffs, but the real goal should be to play qualifier-1.
Golden opportunity to win at home
Chopra said in a conversation on his YouTube channel, “RCB has defeated Chennai on his home ground this season which had never happened before. Now this match is in Bengaluru and here he is in a strong position to qualify.” However, he also said that despite scoring 16 points, ‘Q’ will not be seen in front of the team’s name.
History warning
Akash Chopra told that till now only once, in the year 2016, a team has become champion by staying outside the top-2. So if RCB has to win the tournament, it will be very important to stay in the top-2. He said, “According to history, if you live in third or fourth place, then it becomes difficult to reach the final.”
Opinion on Patidar’s captaincy
Chopra also spoke on the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. He said that Patidar has done a good job as a captain but now he will have to bring consistency in his batting. He hoped that the Patidar would play a big innings in times of need and win the team.
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