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IPL 2025, MI vs RCB: Five players to watch out for in this blockbuster clash

Updated On: 07 April, 2025 04:36 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega cash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7 today, here are five players to watch out for (Pics: File Pic)

Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega cash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7 today, here are five players to watch out for (Pics: File Pic)

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Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega cash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7 today, here are five players to watch out for (Pics: File Pic)
<p><strong>Jasprit Bumrah</strong></p>
<p>One of the top players to watch out for in the clash against RCB is Mumbai Indians` lead pacer <a href="https://mid-day.com/web-stories/ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-jasprit-bumrah-eyes-comeback-against-royal-challengers-bengaluru-5435" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jasprit Bumrah</strong></a> as his return could change the Paltan`s fortunes this IPL. As he joined the team in the net session ahead of the game, the veteran will most likely feature in the match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru today. If the speedster makes his appearance, then it will mark his return to competitive cricket for the first time since the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January</p>

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Jasprit Bumrah

One of the top players to watch out for in the clash against RCB is Mumbai Indians` lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah as his return could change the Paltan`s fortunes this IPL. As he joined the team in the net session ahead of the game, the veteran will most likely feature in the match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru today. If the speedster makes his appearance, then it will mark his return to competitive cricket for the first time since the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January

<p><strong>Tilak Verma</strong></p>
<p>Over the years, Tilak Verma has emerged as one of the most consistent batsmen for the "Paltan". In <a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/mi-vs-rcb-ipl-2025-predicted-playing-xis-head-to-head-injuries-and-more-23514647" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mumbai</strong></a>`s previous match against Lucknow Super Giants, the left-hander was made to retire as he was seen struggling to score runs. In the match against RCB, it will be interesting to see if he registers a big score and makes a comeback that coincides with Bumrah`s return</p>

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Tilak Verma

Over the years, Tilak Verma has emerged as one of the most consistent batsmen for the "Paltan". In Mumbai`s previous match against Lucknow Super Giants, the left-hander was made to retire as he was seen struggling to score runs. In the match against RCB, it will be interesting to see if he registers a big score and makes a comeback that coincides with Bumrah`s return

<p><strong>Rohit Sharma</strong></p>
<p>While Rohit Sharma missed out on the match against Lucknow Super Giants due to an injury, many fans will be expecting him to play in this all-important clash. After all, the Rohit-led side has won the title five times in the past before Hardik took over last season. In the match against <a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/mi-vs-rcb-ipl-2025-where-to-watch-squads-pitch-report-weather-live-streaming-and-more-23514627" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bengaluru</strong></a>, the right-hander will be looking to score big in front of his home crowd to regain his form</p>

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Rohit Sharma

While Rohit Sharma missed out on the match against Lucknow Super Giants due to an injury, many fans will be expecting him to play in this all-important clash. After all, the Rohit-led side has won the title five times in the past before Hardik took over last season. In the match against Bengaluru, the right-hander will be looking to score big in front of his home crowd to regain his form

<p><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></p>
<p>Irrespective of the match being played, <a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/theres-a-trust-factor-of-relying-on-each-other-23514465" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></a> gains attention following his stardom worldwide. The right-hander is also the leading run-scorer in IPL history with 8,101 runs. The Bengaluru dugout will expect their star player to deliver a performance on the big occasion, as he has yet to get going this season, but once he does, it is a complete treat for the fans</p>

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Virat Kohli

Irrespective of the match being played, Virat Kohli gains attention following his stardom worldwide. The right-hander is also the leading run-scorer in IPL history with 8,101 runs. The Bengaluru dugout will expect their star player to deliver a performance on the big occasion, as he has yet to get going this season, but once he does, it is a complete treat for the fans

<p><strong>Trent Boult</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/good-tactics-by-gt-23509974" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Trent Boult</strong></a> will likely shoulder the responsibility with Bumrah in the Bengaluru clash, as he will try to help the team get back to winning ways. Mumbaikars and the franchise`s think tank will keep a tab on Boult`s performance, if he gets the support of Bumrah to spearhead the attack</p>

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Trent Boult

Trent Boult will likely shoulder the responsibility with Bumrah in the Bengaluru clash, as he will try to help the team get back to winning ways. Mumbaikars and the franchise`s think tank will keep a tab on Boult`s performance, if he gets the support of Bumrah to spearhead the attack

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