Will RCB win the IPL title again? R Ashwin made a prediction, said this big thing about the next 2 seasons

R. Ashwin on Royal Challengers Bangalore: Before IPL 2026, discussions are intense about Royal Challengers Bangalore. The team, which ended the 18-year drought by winning the title in 2025, is being considered a strong contender this time too. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin has made a big prediction about RCB.

Ashwin’s big prediction

While talking on his YouTube channel, R Ashwin praised the RCB squad. He believes that the current combination of the team is strong enough to win two more IPL titles in the next two years. Ashwin said that winning the IPL is not easy, but the way RCB has built its team, there is a right option for every player. He described the balance and depth of the team as its biggest strength.

strong team combination

According to Ashwin, RCB has overcome its shortcomings very well after last season. The team now has strong options for every position, giving them the potential to finish in the top-2 of the tournament. The franchise has created a balanced team through retention and auction, which can perform well in every situation.

What did Ashwin say on Hazlewood’s injury?

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has not been able to join the team before the start of IPL 2026 and may remain out of the initial matches. On this, Ashwin said that this could be a “blessing in disguise” for RCB. He believes that this will give the team an opportunity to try other players and when Hazlewood returns, the team will become stronger.

Increased strength from new players

After IPL 2025, RCB had retained Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal and Rajat Patidar. Apart from this, the team included players like Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the auction, who strengthened the team.

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keep an eye on the first match

RCB will play its first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28. This match will give an idea of ​​the team’s intentions and how prepared it is to defend the title this season. Now all eyes are on whether RCB will be able to prove Ashwin’s prediction true. The team has both a balanced squad and experience, hence the hopes of winning the title for the second consecutive time have also increased.