Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter IPL 2026 with a pace-heavy bowling attack that offers multiple options in the death overs. With experienced international bowlers and reliable Indian quicks, RCB look better equipped to handle high-pressure finishing situations than in previous seasons.
Josh Hazlewood stands out as RCB’s most dependable death-over bowler. Known for his accuracy and hard lengths, Hazlewood consistently hits the deck and extracts bounce, making him difficult to score off in the final overs. His experience in pressure matches adds significant value late in the innings.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings control and variation to RCB’s death bowling. With his ability to bowl wide yorkers, slower deliveries and cutters, Bhuvneshwar remains a trusted option when the asking rate climbs. His experience allows RCB to manage tight finishes more calmly.
Nuwan Thushara adds a unique dimension with his slingy action. Often compared to Lasith Malinga, Thushara’s yorkers and slower balls make him a wicket-taking threat at the death, especially against set batters looking to attack.
Yash Dayal provides a left-arm pace option, offering angle and variation in the closing overs. While primarily used earlier in the innings, Dayal has shown the ability to bowl disciplined spells when entrusted with death-over responsibility.
Romario Shepherdthough primarily an all-rounder, can also be deployed at the death. His pace, strength and wicket-taking intent make him a useful option when RCB need breakthroughs rather than containment.
With Hazlewood leading the attack and strong support from Bhuvneshwar, Thushara and Dayal, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into IPL 2026 with a more balanced and reliable death-bowling unit.
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