RCB vs MI, IPL 2019 Match 7 Key Players: Virat Kohli to Yuvraj Singh to AB de Villiers, These Cricketers Are to Watch Out for at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) started off VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 in the worst possible manner succumbing to a huge defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They were bowled out for under 80 on a pitch they clearly failed to analyse properly. Next up for Virat Kohli & Co. is a clash against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI), a home game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium who rarely win their first game of the season. This year was not an exception too as they went down against Delhi Capitals (DC) but not before putting up some fight in the form of Yuvraj Singh. On a flat track of Bangalore, expect both sides to go hard at each other with some of the best batsmen of the game in action. Here is our pick of the top five players to watch out for in the Match 7 of VIVO IPL 2019, RCB vs MI. RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of IPL 2019 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Encounters!

Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Undone by spin in the first game like a majority of the batsman, Virat Kohli holds the key for his team. He is expected to hold the innings together and will need the help of fellow opener Parthiv Patel to not let the pressure of scoring big come on to him in the initials overs. He executed his game plan well on the field despite defending a low total, and his captaincy will once again be under the spotlight. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Live Cricket Score 7th T20 Match.

AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

He may be promoted up the batting order depending on the situation, and if the former South Africa skipper is on a song, RCB can run away with the game. The pitch at M Chinnaswamy stadium is such that the ball comes easily on the bat which De Villiers will like as he can try his fancy shots all around the wicket.

Navdeep Saini (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

A raw talent, Navdeep Saini showed glimpses of how quick he can bowl in the game against Chennai Super Kings. He will be the go-to man with the new ball for Virat Kohli and with Rohit Sharma not in top form, RCB are in with a chance to pick wickets in the early overs.

Yuvraj Singh (Mumbai Indians)

Veteran batsman Yuvraj Singh rolled back time with a vintage half-century against Delhi though it was not enough in the end. Some of the shots he played particularly against the spinners were done with textbook precision. Mumbai Indian will need Yuvraj Singh to have a good match if they are to come away with a win from Bangalore.

Quinton De Kock (Mumbai Indians)

The South African wicketkeeper-batsman looked good in his brief stay at the pitch and having played for RCB before, he will know the conditions well. De Kock has to bring longevity to his innings as failure to convert the 30s into big score may hurt his team’s chances.

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This looks set to be a high scoring game with scores in excess of 200 a real possibility. Teams like to chase at Bangalore, so the toss assumes special importance.

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