IPL 2021: RCB vs MI- 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For

RCB and MI will lock horns against each other in an exciting battle in IPL 2021 today at the Dubai International Stadium and this game could have an immense effect on the points table. RCB is currently at the third position with five wins from nine games and the worrying factor is that they have lost four of their last five games. However, they had enough time to reassess their plans and they can still make a strong comeback.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians haven’t done well in recent times losing two in a row and the times have come for them to be on their toes from the next game. The Rohit Sharma-led side has been struggling so far and their batting department surely needs to upgrade their form. Here are 3 Player battles to watch out for in the RCB vs MI game today.

3 Player Battles To Watch Out For In RCB Vs MI:

Rohit Sharma vs Mohammad Siraj:

Rohit Sharma has looked the most comfortable batsman out of the Mumbai Indians batting lineup so far and he will have to carry the team home tonight. The right-hander has been the top scorer for the Mumbai Indians side in IPL 2021 and he will be looking to make sure that he provides the best start to the side.

Mohammad Siraj has so far bowled well with the new ball and he will face a tough challenge against the Mumbai batting unit. Siraj can bowl those outswingers upfront and he will fancy his chances against the Mumbai skipper. This will be one of the interesting battles between Rohit and Siraj in the powerplay in IPL 2021.

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah:

Virat Kohli played a scintillating knock in the previous game against CSK scoring a quickfire 53 off 38 balls and it would have taken his confidence above the ladder. Kohli has been having a mixed time so far but he looked very good in the previous game and looked very formidable.

Jasprit Bumrah is one of the fiercest fast bowlers going around and definitely he will know the challenge against his international skipper Virat Kohli. He has the ability to bowl in the powerplay as well as in the death overs, and hence will be looking to make a big impact against RCB. He has got rid of Kohli in the past IPL editions and will be looking to do the same.

Rahul Chahar vs AB De Villiers:

AB De Villiers is one of the few batters who play the 360-degree shots really well and he can win a game on his own very quickly. He will be a big threat to any team as he is one of the cleanest strikers of the cricket ball and he has played a lot of match-winning innings in the past for the RCB side.

Rahul Chahar hasn’t found his rhythm yet for the Mumbai Indians side with his leg spinners and he will be looking to get back in form in IPL 2021 ahead of the T20 Worldcup. De Villiers has generally struggled against leg spinners and has failed to pick up their variations as well.

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