Ahead of their high voltage encounter against Chennai Super Kings, RCB suffers a huge blow. Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacques has been ruled out for the match against Chennai. Which leads to the possibility of Glenn Maxwell getting back to the side.
Glenn Maxwell, who had a below par campaign so far this campaign, which led to him being dropped from the side. Know for his explosive batting Maxwell failed to deliver a big inning this season. But now that Will Jacques is not available for this crucial match chances of Glenn Maxwell returning back to the side is a huge possibility. Is this necessary for the captain and the team, or is it a compulsion?
The 68th match of IPL 2024 will be the Southern derby played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. This virtual knockout encounter would decide which team will fill up the fourth and final slot for the playoffs. The two-time runners-up were almost out of the race for the playoffs after losing seven out of their first eight games. Since then they haven’t looked back and secured five wins on the trot, reviving their hopes for playoffs.
And the final hurdle that stands between them and playoffs is five-time champion Chennai Super Kings who are also in contention. Bengaluru has to score big against Chennai, as RCB will need a big win to qualify for the playoffs. In such a situation, RCB can entrust upon Glenn Maxwell who has the capability to turn up on big occasions. Glenn Maxwell boasts an excellent record while playing for RCB. Maxwell has joined RCB in IPL 2021. In his first year, Maxwell scored 513 runs, followed by 301 runs in 2022 and 400 runs in 2023.
Maxwell has played a total of 8 matches so far in this IPL season, in which he only managed to score 36 runs. With 28 runs coming in a single occasion. The Australian all-rounder got out for zero in three matches this season which eventually saw him out of the team.
