Pakistan, March 19 -- AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a strong chance to win their first IPL title this season. He praised their team balance and Virat Kohli's presence in the top order. Despite reaching three finals, RCB has yet to secure the trophy. This season, they will play under a new captain, Rajat Patidar, with Phil Salt as Kohli's opening partner.

De Villiers lauded RCB's auction strategy, calling it "incredibly good." He highlighted their powerful batting lineup, featuring Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, and Tim David. He also praised the bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, for its strength and variety.

He defended Kohli against criticism over his strike rate, stating th...