IPL 2018, RCB vs MI: 5 player battles to look forward to

#3 Virat Kohli v Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah

The RCB captain is in fine form and although his team has not been winning much, Virat Kohli has continued to be one of the most consistent batsmen in the competition so far. He is the 3rd highest run-scorer in this year’s IPL with a total of 317 runs and has also recorded a staggering average of 63.40.

In the previous game between the two sides, Kohli made an unbeaten 92 but he did not force the pace as his primary target was to preserve the net run rate. However, this time there is no such consideration since only a win will do for RCB and he might just explode at his home ground tonight.

The bowler who might cause him some trouble is MI’s India star Jasprit Bumrah, and due to the fact that they both play for the Indian team, it makes for a very interesting subtext. Although the fast bowler has not been at his best, he has still picked up 8 wickets and has only gone for 7.21 per over. Can Kohli take him on or will the youngster get the better of his national team captain?