Virat Kohli played a brilliant knock of 82 runs against MI and will continue to open the innings.
Faf du Plessis also scored a sparkling fifty opening the innings and will partner Kohli at the top
Glenn Maxwell got out early but will bat at three and play a crucial role for RCB.
Michael Bracewell is an explosive batter and might have to roll his arm over as well.
Shahbaz Ahmed is a decent hand with the bat but his major role is with the ball bowling left-arm spin.
Dinesh Karthik will continue to play the role of a finisher and will bat at six.
Harshal Patel can bat but his four overs with the ball, especially at the death are important.
David Willey will replace injured Reece Topley who dislocated his shoulder in the previous game.
Karn Sharma is a brilliant leg-spinner and did a good job with the ball against MI.
Mohammed Siraj usually strikes with the new ball but he will have to do better at the death.
Akash Deep is a good bowler and gives a different left-arm pace bowling angle to the attack.
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