Bumrah To Dismiss Kohli & Maxwell; 5 Player Battles For MI vs RCB IPL 2024 Match

Tomorrow evening, five-time champions Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 25th group-stage encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. 

Led by Hardik Pandya, MI broke their three-game losing streak with a convincing 30-run victory over Delhi Capitals in their previous fixture. 

On the other hand, RCB have suffered three successive defeats and would be desperate to get themselves back on the winning track. 

Meanwhile, there are several on-field contests which might decide the game's outcome. So, as both teams gear up to take on each other, let's analyse and find out five top player battles to watch out for. 

Glenn Maxwell vs Jasprit Bumrah

Maxwell is in horrible form [AP]

Explosive Australian batter Glenn Maxwell has had a horrendous season, managing only 32 runs in five outings. He might sustain his poor run if he faces Jasprit Bumrah straightaway, as the Indian spearhead has dismissed him seven times in the shortest format. 

Glenn Maxwell vs Jasprit Bumrah (in the shortest format)

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Rohit Sharma vs Reece Topley

Rohit Sharma in action [AP]

Mumbai Indians' former captain Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess in the previous game against Delhi Capitals, providing his team with a brisk start through a stunning 49-run knock. 

However, the veteran batter could find it challenging to face Reece Topley, who makes the new ball talk in the powerplay. Statistically, Topley has kept Rohit quiet, dismissing him thrice in international cricket. 

Rohit Sharma vs Reece Topley (in international cricket)

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli has been RCB's wrecker-in-chief with the bat, amassing 316 runs, including a century, at an outstanding average of 105.33 and a strike rate of 146.30. 

The RCB opener has an interesting match-up against MI's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has got him four times, conceding 140 runs. 

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah (in T20s)

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Suryakumar Yadav vs Mohammed Siraj

Swashbuckling Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav recorded a failure on his comeback game, being dismissed for a duck against Delhi Capitals. Hailed as India's Mr 360 Degree, Suryakumar can be a nightmare for Mohammed Siraj, as evidenced by the stats below. 

Suryakumar Yadav vs Mohammed Siraj (in T20s)

Faf du Plessis vs Piyush Chawla

Du Plessis has had a modest season [AP]

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis has struggled to get going in the IPL 2024, scoring only 109 runs at a mediocre average of 21.80. Du Plessis, who has yet to slam a fifty this season, could be challenged by Piyush Chawla, as the veteran MI spinner has kept him under the pump over the years. 

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