4 Player Battles To Watch Out For in MI vs KKR IPL 2023 Clash

image-lghxt84iMI will take on KKR on Sunday [Source: IPLT20.com]

On Sunday, Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League 2023. Both teams comprise some outright match-winners, so we expect a fascinating clash in Mumbai.

Meanwhile, there are some on-field rivalries which can determine the outcome of the game. Let's analyse and list such four player battles to watch out for in this face-off. 


Rohit Sharma vs Umesh Yadav & Sunil Narine

image-lghxw0axRohit Sharma in action [Source: AP]

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma emerged as their hero with the bat against Delhi Capitals, guiding them to a six-wicket victory through a brilliant 65-run knock. However, the veteran Indian opener will have a tough on-field challenge on Sunday, as he will face Umesh Yadav and Sunil Narine, who have dismissed him five and eight times, respectively in T20s.

Rohit Sharma vs Umesh Yadav (in T20s): 144 runs, 5 dismissals, SR- 142.6 

Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine (in T20s): 141 runs, 8 dismissals, Avg- 17.6, SR- 104.4


Nitish Rana vs Piyush Chawla

image-lghxwfwiNitish Rana scored a flamboyant fifty last night [Source: AP]

KKR skipper Nitish Rana had a brilliant outing on Friday night, hammering a magnificent 41-ball 75. However, the stylish southpaw has always struggled against leg spinners, which is why his on-field battle against Piyush Chawla will be interesting. 

Nitish Rana vs right-arm leg spin in T20s: 407 Runs, 18 dismissals, Avg- 22.6


Suryakumar Yadav vs Andre Russell

image-lghxwzz7Andre Russell scalped three wickets against SRH [Source: AP]

Regarded as India's Mr 360, Suryakumar Yadav has had a horrendous IPL season so far, managing only 16 runs in three outings. The swashbuckling right-hander will bat in the middle overs and his battle against KKR's ace all-rounder Andre Russell will be fascinating. 

Suryakumar Yadav vs Andre Russell: 16 Balls, 29 Runs, 2 dismissals


N Jagadeesan vs Jason Behrendorff

Narayan Jagadeesan recently scripted history, amassing the highest-ever List A score in Indian domestic circuit. The keeper-batter had a decent outing for KKR on Friday, scoring a quick-fire 21-ball 36. However, the stylish right-hander doesn't have encouraging numbers against left-arm seamers, which is why Jason Behrendorff could be a threat to him in this game. 

N Jagadeesan vs left-arm pace (in T20s): 69 Runs, 3 dismissals, SR- 86.3