In the 20th match of Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians faced off against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The much-anticipated contest, Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah, was a highlight of the game.
Mumbai Indians are struggling in this tournament, having won just one match, but they are boosted by the return of Jasprit Bumrah. They have a strong fast bowling unit featuring Trent Boult, Deepak chahar and Jasprit Bumrah.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore showcased excellent form, beating Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata andChennai Super Kings in chennai. Their Star player, Virat Kohli, scored a half century in the opening match.
Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah
Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah is a battle between two modern day greats- both legends in their own rights.
- Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the best all-format bowler in the world right now. With deadly yorkers, sharp bouncers, and unmatched accuracy, he’s the spearhead of Mumbai’s bowling unit and a problem for even the best batters. He picked up 165 wickets at an economy rate of 6.28 in his IPL career.
- Virat Kohli, known for his hunger, consistency, and chase-master status, has dominated world cricket with his bat. He scored 97 runs in three innings in this season. His ability to read bowlers, adapt to conditions, and perform under pressure makes him a nightmare for any bowling attack. Kohli scored 8101 runs at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 132 in his IPL career.
Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah Head to Head
Head to head record in the IPL so far:
- Total Runs: 140
- Balls faced: 95
- Fours: 15
- Sixes: 5
- Dismissals: 5
- Batting Average: 28
- Strike rate: 148
Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya
