IPL 2019: 2 big changes RCB must make against Mumbai Indians to continue winning

#2 Shivam Dube in for Akshdeep Nath

Shivam Dube

Though Akshdeep has been a part of the RCB XI in four matches so far this season, he got his only opportunity to bat during the encounter against Delhi Capitals at home. The Lucknow-born player, who has also represented the now-defunct Gujarat Lions and Kings XI Punjab, amassed 19 off 12 balls during that game and his knock comprised four fours.

Meanwhile, Dube, who made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings in the season opener has played three matches this season.

A lot was expected from the hard-hitting all-rounder after being bought for a whopping INR 5 crore at the 2018 auction. Unfortunately, he failed to make an impact in the three matches he played for RCB this season managing just 16 runs apart from failing to pick up a wicket.

Nevertheless, with the match to be played at the Wankhede, expect Kohli to include the Mumbaikar in the XI. Dube, who knows the conditions well might lend RCB the perfect balance by replacing Akshdeep against Mumbai Indians.

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