The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the 20th match where Mumbai Indians will clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. MI are not performing as expected and the team is currently in 8th position on the points table where they played a total of four matches in which three have been lost. On the other hand, RCB are currently in 3rd position on the points table, winning two out of three matches. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two fireballs face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between MI vs RCB of IPL Season 2025
1. Rohit Sharma vs Krunal Pandy
The right-hand batsman Rohit Sharma has an average performance against the left-arm spin bowler Krunal Pandya, who is known for his orthodox bowling style. Talking about the performance, Rohit has played a total of 28 balls of Krunal, in which he scored a total of 30 runs with the highest of 15. Krunal has dismissed him once, which means Krunal can disturb Rohit and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 110.0 | 11.0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 107.1 | – |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 30 | 28 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 107.1 | 30.0 |
2. Rohit Sharma vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Rohit Sharma has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is a consistent wicket taker bowler. Talking about the performance, Rohit has played a total of 64 balls of Bhuvneshwar, in which he scored 85 runs and was dismissed once. This means Bhuvneshwar can disturb him and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2013 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 | – |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 250.0 | – |
| 2017 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 188.9 | – |
| 2019 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 78.6 | – |
| 2021 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 160.0 | – |
| 2022 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 187.5 | – |
| 2023 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 110.0 | – |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| Total | 85 | 64 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 132.8 | 85.0 |
3. Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah
The right-hand batsman and top-order batter Virat Kohli has an average performance against the right-arm pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled at a speed of 153 km/h. Talking about the performance, Virat Kohli has played a total of 95 balls of Jasprit, in which he scored a total of 140 runs and was dismissed on five occasions. This means Jasprit can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 240.0 | 12.0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | – |
| 2015 | 31 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 163.2 | – |
| 2016 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2017 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 166.7 | – |
| 2018 | 28 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 133.3 | – |
| 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 216.7 | 13.0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 3.0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 183.3 | 11.0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 175.0 | – |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 140 | 95 | 5 | 36 | 15 | 5 | 147.4 | 28.0 |
4. Virat Kohli vs Hardik Pandya
Virat Kohli has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Hardik Pandya, who is known for his allrounding skills. Talking about the performance, Virat has played a total of 63 balls of Hardik, in which he scored a total of 74 runs and was dismissed once. This means Hardik can disturb him and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 91.7 | – |
| 2018 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 170.0 | – |
| 2021 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 123.1 | – |
| 2022 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 145.5 | – |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | – |
| Total | 74 | 63 | 1 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 117.5 | 74.0 |
5. Devdutt Padikkal vs Trent Boult
The left-hand batsman and top order batter Devdutt Padikkal has a low performance against the left-arm pace bowler Trent. Talking about the performance, he has played a total of 17 balls of Devdutt, in which he scored a total of 17 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Trent can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 128.6 | 18.0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 18 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 105.9 | 9.0 |
In conclusion, the 19th match between MI and RCB will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Rohit Sharma will play against Siraj, who is a consistent wicket-taker bowler. Additionally, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, and Devdutt Padikkal will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
