Although the IPL 2024 is still in its initial stage, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) performances haven’t been inspiring so far.

In three matches so far, the Bengaluru-based franchise has registered one victory sandwiched between two defeats. While RCB lost to CSK in their campaign opener at Chepauk, they managed to beat PBKS at home.

On Friday (March 29), they suffered a crushing seven-wicket defeat at the hands of KKR at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Defending 183, RCB were not able to control Kolkata's batting might and conceded their total in just 16.5 overs.

Subsequently, former India opener Kris Srikkanth slammed the Faf du Plessis-led side and suggested some key changes for the team.

Srikkanth said that Bengaluru need to alter their playing XI and specifically drop two players from their team - Rajat Patidar and Alzarri Joseph.

While Patidar has amassed just 21 runs in three innings so far, Joseph has claimed only one wicket at an economy of 11.90.

"Will Jacks is a brilliant off spinner, I think we can push him for 2 overs. The line-up according to me should be, if I was the captain. Will Jacks, Virat Kohli opening. Faf du Plessis at No. 3, Cameron Green at 4, Glenn Maxwell, and then you drop Alzarri Joseph, drop Patidar and play an Indian fast bowler - Akash Deep," Srikkanth said on Star Sports.

Srikkanth was particularly disappointed with RCB bowlers allowing Sunil Narine to dictate terms in the powerplay which completely shifted the game in favour of KKR.

"Then what happens is that you have good balance with both bat and ball. Otherwise, you will be struggling while bowling. Yesterday I was surprised that RCB did not bowl a single bouncer to the throat. Come on, you let Sunil Narine score a fifty (47 off 22 balls)," Srikkanth remarked.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will next face Lucknow Super Giants at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday (April 2).