After a few seasons of uncertainty, the 24-year-old's re-emergence at No.3 hasn't just bolstered RCB's balance, it's helped them find early season stability in a league built on churn
Big-hitters abound on both sides, but mastering the art of risk management might be decisive on a Chinnaswamy pitch that has proved to be tricky to conquer
Dinesh Karthik, the RCB Mentor, revealed that his team wishes for truer pitches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium but also stressed on the importance of adapting to conditions