Former Indian pacer Vinay Kumar believes that Royal Challengers Bengaluru could successfully defend their IPL title this season. RCB finished at the top of the league stage standings after winning nine of their 14 matches to qualify for the playoffs. 

"That balance across departments is one of the main reasons RCB qualified early. If they continue to play this way and finish in the top two, they have a strong chance of reaching, and even winning, the final this year. Women have won two titles, so if men can do the same and win back-to-back, nothing like it." Vinay Kumar said.