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With the excitement reaching fever pitch, cricket fans worldwide eagerly anticipate the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to kick off soon. As the most awaited T20 extravaganza approaches, fans brace themselves for another thrilling season filled with intense rivalries, breathtaking performances, and unforgettable moments. The stage is set for a spectacle like no other as the top cricketing talents from around the globe converge to showcase their skills in the world’s premier T20 competition.
New beginnings and high expectations
As franchises gear up for battle, anticipation runs high as they unveil new signings, strategize game plans, and bolster their squads with fresh talent. With defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seeking to maintain their dominance and challengers vying to dethrone them, IPL 2024 promises to be a fiercely competitive affair.
Cricket experts’ insights for the IPL 2024
Ahead of IPL 2024, scheduled to commence on March 22, cricket experts Brett Lee, AB de Villiers and Aakash Chopra shared their insights during a session titled ‘Cricket Insiders’ powered by Jio Cinema at the News18 ‘Rising Bharat Summit’. They discussed their predictions on which team could potentially lift the trophy this season.
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Brett Lee’s prediction
Lee, who has experience of winning the coveted trophy in 2012 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), exuded confidence in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He acknowledged RCB as perennial favourites for the title due to the formidable squad they possess. However, the former World Cup winner strongly believed that this season might be the one where everything falls into place perfectly for them.
“I was going through the list of teams, and I actually think that the RCB has a very good chance this year. I will be backing them. They arguably have had the best side for a number of years. But, there’s maybe a different way that they are playing. There are a lot of superstitions in India. With the team changing its name, and the colour of the jersey, this might just be their year,” Lee said.
Challanges ahead of the new edition
Despite boasting one of the most star-studded lineups over the past 16 years, RCB have only managed to secure the IPL trophy once. Despite reaching the final on several occasions, they’ve often faltered under pressure, leading to disappointment. Now, with stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, they are determined to address their past shortcomings under the leadership of Faf du Plessis. Their quest for redemption will kick off with a showdown against MS Dhoni‘s CSK in the tournament opener on March 22.
