IPL 2021: 5 players to watch out for in Match 1, MI vs RCB

3. Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Yuzvendra Chahal led RCB's bowling unit last season and was instrumental in the team's run to the playoffs. He is a proven match-winner and always delivers when needed the most. His leg-breaks can trouble the MI batsmen and earn him a few wickets.

4. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav - Mumbai Indians

Suryakumar Yadav plays a key role in the Mumbai Indians batting line-up. His ability to strike the ball all over the park is captivating to watch. Last year, he had his best IPL season, scoring 480 runs from 16 games, which earned him a call-up to the Indian T20 and ODI squad against England. No longer an uncapped player, Yadav will be looking to set the stage on fire in IPL 2021 as well.

5. Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Mohammed Siraj is another to watch out for, considering his recent success with Team India. He can swing the ball both ways and be especially lethal during powerplay overs. He played a crucial role in helping his team qualify for the play-offs last season and will be hoping to replicate that performance in IPL 2021.