Rohit To Be Dismissed By Boult, Pandya To Get Samson? 5 Player Battles For RR vs MI

MI will take on RR on Monday [AP]

On Monday, Mumbai Indians will take on Rajasthan Royals in match 38 of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. 

Led by Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have had a topsy-turvy tournament, securing three wins in six outings. 

On the contrary, the Royals have been absolutely ruthless in the competition, occupying the top spot with six victories in seven matches. 

So, moving on to this game, both teams would be keen to sustain their winning momentum. As they gear up for an exciting face-off, here are five player battles to watch out for. 

Rohit Sharma vs Trent Boult

Veteran New Zealand speedster Trent Boult is hailed for his incredible bowling attributes with the new ball. The ace RR pacer could be Rohit Sharma's nemesis in this game, as he has dismissed him five times in the shortest format. 

Rohit Sharma vs Trent Boult (in shortest format)

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Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah

Jos Buttler is in sublime form [AP]

Swashbuckling English batter Jos Buttler recently regained his mojo, slamming scintillating tons against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. 

However, MI's trump card Jasprit Bumrah could be a headache for Buttler, having dismissed him four times in the shortest format. 

Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah (in shortest format)

Suryakumar Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Suryakumar Yadav in action [AP]

Experienced Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav is expected to play a key role for Mumbai Indians, having scored 130 runs, including two fifties, in the IPL 2024. India's Mr 360 coule be troubled by Yuzvendra Chahal, as the leg-spinner has got him thrice in T20 cricket. 

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Sanju Samson vs Hardik Pandya

RR skipper Sanju Samson has emerged as the Mr consistent for his team, garnering 276 runs, including three half-centuries, at an average of 55.20. 

The stylish Kerala batter has an interesting match-up against his MI counterpart Hardik Pandya, who has dismissed him twice, conceding 60 runs in 34 balls. 

Hardik Pandya vs Avesh Khan

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya has underperformed with the bat in the IPL 2024, managing only 141 runs across seven innings. 

RR's in-form pacer Avesh Khan might get rid of him, as he has an impressive record against the premier all-rounder. 

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