Royal Challengers Bangalore won their opening game against the mighty Mumbai Indians very easily. However, during the match, English speedster Reece Topley suffered a shoulder injury while fielding. As per reports, Topley is likely to miss the match against KKR on April 6.
Here Are 3 Best Replacements For Reece Topley In RCB For The Match Against KKR:
1. David Willey
English all-rounder David Willey performed decently for RCB in IPL 2022. His game is very much similar to Reece Topley – He could swing the ball both sides and take wickets in the powerplay overs. His batting abilities add a much-needed dimension to his play.
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2. Avinash Singh
Avinash Singh has pace similar to Umran Malik. The bowler can bowl consistently with the speed of 145 kmph which makes him a huge asset for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Avinash can take Topley’s place in the playing 11 if he fails to play in the match against KKR.
3. Siddharth Kaul
Siddharth Kaul has a huge amount of experience playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The right-arm pacer could be a perfect replacement for Reece Topley as he could bowl fast and hit right lengths in the top, middle, or death overs.
Earlier, Will Jacks who RCB bought in the auction for a massive amount got ruled out of the entire tournament. RCB signed Michael Bracewell as his replacement. RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood is yet to join the team too.