DALE STEYN

Dale Steyn has had a long break before this IPL and he will be fresh before a season where he will be needed in all the games. If he performs well and takes RCB into the playoffs, Steyn would have done a very good job.

Fitness will be a concern for him despite the long break as he prone to injuries and his age won’t do him any good. The UAE heat is also a major factor and RCB will have to ensure that the 37-year-old pacer sees through the entire IPL without any injuries.

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The South African has tonnes of experience at the highest level and can adjust to the line and lengths better than anybody else. His first couple overs with the new ball will be extremely crucial as the pitches will get slower and slower as the tournament progresses.

Steyn will then have to resort to his variations in the death overs. He has picked 96 wickets in 92 games so far and has maintained an excellent economy of 6.77. RCB will look at Dale Steyn to lead the pace attack in IPL 13.