From 7:30 PM (IST) today, all eyes will be glued to everyone’s television and mobile sets. Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians (MI) cross swords with Faf Du Plessis’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will be taking place at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Mostly all the ardent fans of RCB will be eagerly waiting with bated breath for Virat Kohli. The former captain of RCB is in stupendous form and will be a key cog in the wheels of RCB.
Mumbai who are generally known for slow starts would be looking to hit the right note in this IPL 2023 game.
In this article, we take a look at 5 players to watch out for in today’s epic RCB vs MI clash in IPL 2023:
1. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Undoubtedly first name that is ought to pop up, Virat Kohli isn’t just a cricketer; he is an absolute legend. The leading run-getter in IPL with 6624 runs, Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his impressive form.
The last time when the two sides met, Virat Kohli scored 48 runs in 36 deliveries. He was eventually outfoxed by Dewald Brevis.
2. Jofra Archer (Mumbai Indians)
The Englishman’s raw pace, his ability to land some lusty blows with the bat and his incredible game sense, makes him one of the best cricketers in the world presently. Mumbai had secured his services in IPL 2022’s mega auction for a lucrative amount of Rs. 8 crores.
Archer will be leading the pace attack of Mumbai Indians and will have to shoulder a lot of responsibilities in IPL 2023.
3. Dinesh Karthik (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
A world-class finisher, Dinesh Karthik has undergone several changes in his long career. His mentality and his ability to comprehend things has changed drastically. This has evolved him into a more mature and composed figure on the ground.
He had a revelation of an IPL 2022 after he powered RCB to some solid finishes and also finished the matches with precision.
4. Faf Du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
The skipper of Bangalore, Faf Du Plessis would be hoping to continue the good foundation he had laid for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022.
Under his captaincy, RCB finished 3rd after the playoffs and would be hoping to get over the finishing line in this edition. In the recently concluded SA20 League, Faf finished as the second-highest run scorer in the tournament. The visually-appealing batter mustered 369 runs in 11 games.
5. Surya Kumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians)
The number 1 T20I batter in the world, Surya Kumar Yadav bats like he is on a different planet in the IPL. However, off-late his stocks in the ODI format has dropped down drastically and he has endured a horrendous outing with the bat.
He would be looking to alter that narrative and have a good IPL season with the willow and repose the trust of the national team selectors.
Also read: IPL 2023: 3 Reasons Why Faf Du Plessis Might Have A Good IPL Season
