Bumrah Or Buttler, Who Will Outshine? - Top Player Battles To Watch Out For In MI vs RR

Bumrah has the upper hand over Buttler in previous encounters [AP Photos]

Monday Blues are not going to follow Sunday's doubleheader as Mumbai Indians are going to square off against Rajasthan Royals in Match 14 of IPL 2024. 

This is going to be the first home game of the Mumbai-based franchise as the game is going to be staged at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The encounter is slated to begin at 7:30 PM IST. 

Both teams have initiated their IPL 2024 campaign on contrasting tones as the Royals have got a flying start after defeating Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in their first two games, thereby acquiring four points in two games. 

Meanwhile, MI have lost their first couple of games just like any other season. Their first defeat came against the Gujarat Titans followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad edging past them in Hyderabad.

With a mouth-watering clash on queue, let us have a quick look at the top player battles for this encounter.

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Rohit Sharma vs Trent Boult

Like many other Indian right-handed batters, Rohit Sharma has had his struggle against left-arm quicks generating swing with the new ball. Trent Boult is one such candidate who has got his number quite some time in the T20 format.

Although Sharma looked in fine touch in the last couple of Mumbai Indians' Games, he needs to be watchful against Boult who has dismissed him four times across T20 and T20I. However, it does not retard the  Hitman to charge the Kiwi as he scored at the rate of 135.2 against Boult.

Rohit Sharma vs Ravichandran Ashwin

In the battle of the experienced campaigners, Ravichandran Ashwin has got the upper hand against Rohit Sharma. The off-spinner has dismissed him thrice in IPL's history while leaking below six runs per over against Rohit. 

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The Indian captain has a very poor Strike rate of 91.7 against Ashwin and it seems lime Rohit has been more watchful against him. It would be seen how this contest pans out in MI vs RR. 

Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah

One of the destructive batters of modern generation, Jos Buttler was the orange cap holder during IPL 2022. However, he has been undergoing a topsy-turvy period with respect to his batting form and failed to score big in the first couple of games.

In this case, he needs to be ultra cautious of his approach while facing Jasprit Bumrah who has outnumbered him four times in T20 and T20Is overall. 

It is not just about the wickets but also the intent from Buttler who has been quiet with the bat scoring at a rate of 86.76 against the Indian pacer.

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Sanju Samson vs Jasprit Bumrah

Another Rajasthan Royals batter who has been troubled by one of the genius of modern day pace bowling is Sanju Samson. Bumrah has leaked just a touch over six runs per over against Samson and outwitted him twice in the IPL. Although the Royals skipper is in good form, Bumrah would be a serious threat against him.