Ravi Shastri backs RCB to make the playoffs of IPL 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is currently enjoying his commentary stint in the ongoing IPL 2022. He stepped down from the coaching role after the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 last November where India had a forgettable campaign failing to make the semi-finals.

Lately, the former all-rounder has picked a team who according to him has got the potential to make the qualifiers this season. The 10-team tournament so far has witnessed poor performances from the most successful teams Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. While the defending champions have only managed a solitary win from five matches, the five-time winners are yet to add the first points to their tally. Shastri picked RCB to make it to the playoffs in the IPL 2022.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL: Ravi Shastri

“I believe we will see a new champion this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL and they are definitely going to make it to the playoffs. They are getting hotter and hotter as the tournament is progressing. They are looking in a good space. They are getting better and better with every game”, said Ravi Shastri while speaking on the Star Sports show Cricket Live.

“Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat. He’s capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB’s perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them,” he added.

RCB suffered a 23-run loss to the title-holders CSK in their last encounter. They currently find themselves at the sixth position in the IPL 2022 points table having registered three wins and two losses from five matches with six points to their tally and a net run rate of +0.006. They would be hoping to get back to winning ways when they meet the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 16.