RCB vs MI- Combined Best XI, IPL 2021 Match 39

Updated - 26 Sep 2021, 02:37 PM

MI vs RCB, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image Credit: Twitter)

RCB vs MI- Combined Best XI, IPL 2021 Match 39. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are all set to go head to head with each other in their next encounter of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The RCB vs MI match will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, September 26.

Both the teams are having a terrible run in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Notably, both Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have lost their first two matches.

Mumbai Indians will be heading into the game with a loss in the previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be heading in the game with a loss against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Royal Challengers Bangalore is in a slightly better position than Mumbai Indians when it comes to points table, As they are currently placed in number 3 spot, Meanwhile the Rohit Sharma-led franchise is placed at 6th spot.

In this article, we will try to form the best combined of a star-packed lineup of 5-time Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians and Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore.

RCB vs MI- Combined Best XI, IPL 2021 Match 39

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli. (Photo: IPL)

The skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore Virat Kohli has to be part of any playing XI in the world if he is available for selection. The highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament is having a decent run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. He has amassed 256 runs in 9 games at an average of 32.00.

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Rohit Sharma (C)

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Rohit Sharma. (Photo: Twitter)

The most successful captain in the history of the Indian Premier League opening the innings with the leading run-scorer of the tournament is one of the most delightful things to look after in cricket. Rohit Sharma has so far managed to score 283 runs in 8 games at an average of 35.37 and is the highest run-getter for the Mumbai franchise in 2021.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, Mumbai Indians
Suryakumar Yadav (Image Credit: Twitter)

Suryakumar Yadav is one of the most talked-about names in recent times. With his continuous good run for Mumbai Indians, he finally made it into the Indian team and now he is also part of India’s World Cup Squad and is expected to feature in the playing XI. Talking about his Indian Premier League 2021 run it has been not very impressive as Suryakumar Yadav has scored 181 runs in 9 games at a poor average of 20.11 including one fifty.

Glenn Maxwell

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Glenn Maxwell (Image Credit: Twitter)

The aggressive Australian Glenn Maxwell looked unstoppable in the first phase of Indian Premier League 2021. However, things have not been the same in the UAE phase. Overall he has scored 244 runs in 9 games at an average of 30.50 and will be the best choice for the number 4 position.

AB de Villiers (WK)

AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers

The legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers is a must-have player in the best-combined XI. He is a dependable middle-order batsman and can hit huge sixes against any bowling unit. So far in the Indian Premier League, 2021 AB de Villiers has scored 219 runs in 9 games at an average of 36.50.

Kieron Pollard

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Kieron Pollard[photo: Twitter]
The West Indies powerhouse Kieron Pollard is yet another crucial player to have in any T20 team in the world. He can play amazing cameo knocks and in just a couple of overs shift the momentum towards his team. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 the West Indies skipper has scored 204 runs at an average of 40.80.

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya (Image Credits: Twitter)

The Baroda all-rounder is a very handy spin all-rounder to have in the T20 team. He can bat in the lower order and score quick runs and if he gets some help from the surface Krunal Pandya can turn out to be an amazing asset for the team. In the 14th edition of IPL, Krunal has scored 116 runs in 9 games and has bagged 3 wickets.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal (Image Credits: Twitter)

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) spinner Yuzi Chahal has a plethora of experience of bowling in T20 cricket and is one of the best leg spinners in the world currently. However, recently he is not having a very good run. In the Indian Premier League 2021, Yuzi Chahal has picked only 6 wickets in 9 games.

Rahul Chahar

Rahul Chahar, IPL 2021
Rahul Chahar (Image Credit: Twitter)

The Mumbai Indians leg spinner has been picked ahead of Yuzi Chahal in India’s T20 World Cup 2021 squad. He is one of the most talented young cricketer team India currently have and is a very dependable leg spinner. In Indian Premier League, 2021 the MI spinner has bagged 11 wickets at an average, economy and strike rate of 23.45, 7.37 and 19.09.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah. Credits: IPL

Jasprit Bumrah is undoubtedly one of the best pacers in the world is a must-have player in the best-combined XI. Bumrah is a type of bowler who can bowl in all three phases of the game and can get crucial breakthroughs. In the Indian Premier League, 2021 Bumrah has scalped 11 wickets.

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Steve Smith [Image-IPLT20]
Mohammed Siraj is undoubtedly the most improved pacer in recent times. With his continuous improvement and impressive run, Siraj was granted a place in India’s playing XI in Test cricket in the marquee Test series against England national cricket team. In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Mohammed Siraj has picked 6 wickets in 9 games.

 

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