Mumbai Indians have an outstanding head-to-head record against Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning 14 out of 33 matches played against each other.
Faf du Plessis admits it is hard to accept and they simply did not score enough runs in their innings. He credits Mumbai’s bowling and batting performance.
Ishan Kishan (c)
Ishan Kishan of Jharkhand has been an outstanding performer for Mumbai Indians this season, as the young wicket-keeper-batsman proved. Kishan was fearless against any bowling attack thrown his way. With four matches remaining before their campaign concludes, Kishan will hope to carry over his impressive run into their last two matches and keep up his stellar form for Mumbai Indians.
Kishan first rose to fame at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup held in Bangladesh. He made waves by leading India all the way through to the final, before falling short against West Indies. Soon afterwards he was selected for Indian T20I squad, making his debut against England on March 20,2021.
A 23-year-old batsman for Mumbai Indians, Rohit has shown great potential with over 400 runs scored over three seasons of IPL cricket. Recently against Royal Challengers Bangalore he helped them post a respectable total of 197 runs in their 20 overs innings.
Kishan Iyer’s 69-ball innings combined with Rohit Sharma’s lightning quick 38 and SKY’s lightning 52 in 19 balls to easily dispatch of an impressive target at Wankhede Stadium. As a result, he became youngest ever IPL player to score double century and equalled Chris Gayle’s record for fastest century by an Indian in IPL history.
Youngster to strengthen Mumbai Indians batting line-up next season by adding his formidable talent. A player with immense potential, he will look to cement his position within national team squads.
Suryakumar Yadav (wk)
Suryakumar Yadav is a right-handed middle-order batsman and occasional off-break bowler for India and Mumbai Indians domestic first-class cricket, respectively. Additionally, he has captained his respective sides during various T20I matches.
Suryakumar was born in Varanasi and relocated to Mumbai at 10 years of age, becoming one of India’s leading T20I scorers ever since. He made his first-class debut against Delhi scoring an outstanding 73 on debut before becoming an integral member of Mumbai squad – topping their scoring chart twice!
Yadav made his Twenty20 International debut against England on March 14, 2021 and instantly set about impressing in domestic cricket before breaking Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell’s record for most T20I centuries by scoring 100 against South Africa the next time out.
He possesses an excellent grasp of the game and can adapt his game style according to any situation. An accomplished new ball player for Mumbai, he has led their side in several T20Is as captain as well as being their leading run scorer during this competition.
Yadav lives in Anushakti Nagar in Chembur and boasts several luxurious cars in his garage. Additionally, he utilizes his home gym to workout regularly while following a strict diet in order to remain physically fit.
Yadav displayed outstanding skills both with bat and ball during his match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, hitting eight sixes and four fours during his innings and picking up one wicket by dismissing Shivam Dube in the fourth over of their innings.
Jasprit Bumrah (wk)
Bumrah, an right-arm fast bowler who currently plays for Mumbai Indians and India national cricket teams. His bowling action stands out and is known for specialising in death overs bowling; additionally he’s been an effective wicket-taker who helped them win the 2024 T20 World Cup; won both Polly Umrigar Awards as well as being nominated as Wisden Cricketer of the Year nominees.
He made his international debut in 2016 and has become an important member of India’s cricket team ever since. His combination of slower balls and reverse-swinging yorkers makes for one of the most exciting sightlines in limited-overs cricket.
Mumbai Indians have relied on him heavily during multiple seasons of the IPL. He ranks second-highest wicket-taker, behind Lasith Malinga with 165 wickets from 133 matches; his unique bowling style and short run-up make it difficult for batsmen to read him accurately.
Jasprit Bumrah is an accurate bowler known for his skill at bowling the perfect yorker. This skill has made him a deadly weapon in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where his strikes have broken apart any batting lineup with their searing deliveries. Bumrah’s IPL performances earned him selection in India’s squad for this year’s Cricket World Cup and are expected to play a key role there.
In the opening match of this series, he showed great control with the ball and didn’t allow RCB to score many runs – ending up with figures of 5/21 which is an outstanding return for his side.
Hardik Pandya (c)
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore’s clash is an iconic IPL encounter that has captured fans worldwide. Known for its fierce batting, electrifying bowling and lively fielding action.
Mumbai Indians boast a strong record against Royal Challengers, having secured numerous victories against them. Led by Hardik Pandya – one of the top all-rounders worldwide since his international debut – their team has witnessed numerous wins against them over time.
Hardik Pandya first made his India debut against New Zealand at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala in 2016 with an outstanding batting performance at HPCA Stadium and quickly cemented himself as an integral member of their limited-overs squad for T20 World Cup 2019 in Bangladesh.
Pandya’s incredible all-round performance at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup helped cement him amongst the elite group of global players. Both his batting and bowling performances were exceptional, while he also proved pivotal to India’s remarkable run to reach the semi-finals.
He excelled at scoring runs for India despite its daunting task and continued his stellar performance at an elite level. His dedication has won him praise from cricket fans across the world.
Pandya earned India an easy victory against Bangladesh in their inaugural T20I with his outstanding unbeaten 39 off 16 balls, helping India post an enormous total. Veteran Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah offered resistance with a quick-fire 39-ball 41, but this wasn’t enough to stop India from scoring easily. Pandya also showed his skillful fielding abilities by taking an incredible catch near the boundary line.
Shreyas Gopal (wk)
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s match was full of thrills and drama, as both teams displayed exceptional skills in their respective departments. Fans worldwide were transfixed as the thrilling game took many unexpected twists and turns. Key performers for MI included Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah; Ashutosh Ranawat made an impactful statement with the bat for RCB.
Shreyas Gopal is an efficient leg spinner and adept batsman who made his first-class debut for Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy triumph in 2013-14, as well as showing great promise in IPL matches with Rajasthan Royals and garnering 20 wickets in 14 games played during that season. He made his IPL debut two seasons later for Rajasthan Royals where he also contributed significantly towards their win by taking 14 wickets during 14 matches played.
Gopal is known for his sharp turning leg breaks that devastate opposing batsmen. A technically sound batsman who can play short bursts, his strike rate is good enough to score sixes or sevens regularly.
Karnataka have enjoyed early success in Ranji Trophy this season due to his five wicket haul from four innings in this Ranji Trophy season, with Vijay taking five scalps out in four innings and making an impactful contribution with his bowling. Vijay believes he is at his peak right now and looks forward to showing this form with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2019.
Mumbai Indians have been one of the IPL’s dominant teams this season thanks to their formidable batting lineup. Both top-order batsmen have performed consistently well while lower order has contributed immensely towards posting high totals on the board, which have proven highly defendable.
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