On April 2, in the evening match at Bangalore’s M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will open the IPL 2023 season against the Mumbai Indians (MI). The matchup between RCB and MI, two of the most popular teams in the IPL, has consistently been among the most thrilling games in each season
There are 32 games have been played between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL history. Mumbai has a significant advantage over its competitors, having won 19 games. Bangalore, however, has only won 13 of the 32 games. No games between the two teams ended without a decision.
Both teams are concerned about various aspects of their teams. Despite having a passable batting lineup. MI will be without their pace ace Jasprit Bumrah. On paper, they appear to bowl poorly. In contrast, RCB’s renowned batting has been their strength. Although but their unattractive bowling lineup has been a source of worry for them.
The likelihood is high that Josh Hazlewood won’t play in the first game.
We examine the three-player scuffles to keep an eye out for in the RCB vs MI matchup ahead of Sunday’s important match
1. Suryakumar Yadav vs. Harshal Patel
Even though his batsmanship may not be at its best right now. Suryakumar Yadav is currently the best batter in the world for T20 cricket. He is the MVP of the MI batting order due to his 360-degree style of play and ability to bat both fast bowlers and spinners equally well. It is extremely challenging to stop SKY once he gets going. Harshal Patel. He is RCB’s best bowler since the 2021 season when he won the purple cap. He will have the job of stopping him.
Harshal might be the one to stop Suryakumar’s charge before it starts thanks to his deft variation and knack for getting crucial wickets. The RCB seamer will try to defeat Suryakumar with one of his subtle variations even though Harshal has only ever dismissed him once in the IPL.
2. Mohammed Siraj will face Rohit Sharma
In the few IPL seasons, Rohit hasn’t performed at his peak. However, given the kind of form, he has recently displayed for India. He will aim to capitalize on it in the first game. Most likely, Rohit Sharma will open the batting for Mumbai. Mohammed Siraj of RCB has recently displayed good form and character. He will take on Rohit Sharma with the new ball in the powerplay overs.
Siraj will be looking to give India a good start with the new ball, and getting Rohit Sharma’s wicket will be crucial. Against Siraj, Rohit has a very good track record. Against the Bangalore bowler, the Mumbai right-handed batter bats with a strike rate of at least 150. Interestingly, Siraj hasn’t yet fired him.
3. Virat Kohli versus Jofra Archer
The most prolific run-scorer for RCB, Virat Kohli, will face Mumbai’s most dangerous pacer, Jofra Archer, in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
After a protracted injury layoff, Archer is making his IPL comeback and will be looking to leave his mark in his first game for MI. He will be eager to replace the cornerstone of the RCB starting lineup. In both international cricket and the IPL, Kohli and Archer have competed against one another on numerous occasions in various formats.
Despite being one of the most terrifying bowlers in the world right now, Archer has never managed to get Kohli out in his entire career. Archer will try to defeat Kohli in the opening match of the RCB VS MI game in front of the RCB fans, who are always loud.
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