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Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj Showdown: From Dressing Room Brothers To On-Field Rivals

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj [Source: iplt20.com]Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj [Source: iplt20.com]

The upcoming clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium has cricket fans buzzing about one particular battle - Virat Kohli facing Mohammed Siraj. After years of sharing the RCB dressing room, Siraj's move to GT has created this intriguing contest between the master batter and his former teammate.

But what are the actual chances of Siraj dismissing Kohli? Our detailed data analysis reveals some fascinating insights.

Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj: The Numbers That Tell A Story

Chances in the Kohli vs Siraj Face-off [Source: OneCricket]Chances in the Kohli vs Siraj Face-off [Source: OneCricket]

Kohli remains IPL's most prolific run-scorer with 1,380 runs across the 2023-24 seasons, facing dismissal only once every 40 balls. Siraj, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the tournament's premier fast bowlers, claiming 34 wickets at a strike rate of one wicket every 20 balls.

Kohli's Batting Stats
Numbers
Total Runs (2023-24)1,380
Balls Faced970
Dismissal Rate1 per 40.42 balls
Strike Rate at Chinnaswamy151.53
Siraj's Bowling Stats
Value
Total Wickets (2023-24)34
Balls Bowled679
Strike Rate1 wicket per 19.97 balls
Performance at Chinnaswamy18 wickets (SR: 18.50)

Home Ground Advantage For Kohli

The Chinnaswamy factor cannot be ignored. While Siraj knows the ground well from his RCB days (18 wickets at a strike rate of 18.50), Kohli practically owns the venue with his remarkable average and a strike rate exceeding 150.

Interestingly, Kohli has shown some vulnerability against fast bowlers during the powerplay, while Siraj has taken most of his wickets in this phase.

Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj Verdict: A 9.7% Chance Of Dismissal

Heatmap showing where Kohli scores runs (top) vs where Siraj takes wickets (bottom) [Source: OneCricket]Heatmap showing where Kohli scores runs (top) vs where Siraj takes wickets (bottom) [Source: OneCricket]

After crunching all numbers including batting weaknesses, bowling strengths, ground factors, and dismissal patterns, our analysis concludes there's approximately a 9.7% probability of Siraj dismissing Kohli if they face off for atleast 5 deliveries.

This battle within the war could very well determine which team gains the upper hand in this crucial IPL encounter.