IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's MI vs RCB Match

On 9 May 2023, Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL. It will be the 54th match of the tournament that will take place at Wankhede Stadium. Currently, MI are in the sixth position with 10 points in 10 games while RCB are in the fifth position with 10 points in 10 games.

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In the reverse fixture at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, RCB defeated MI by eight wickets. So, RCB will look to double over MI this year. While Rohit Sharma and his men will look to win this time around. In the last five meetings, RCB have won four times while MI have won only once.    

Also Read: MI vs RCB, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the MI vs RCB clash in IPL 2023

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1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's IPL Records and Stats

The former RCB skipper has been enjoying a good IPL season so far with the bat. In 10 matches so far, Virat Kohli has scored 419 runs, at an average of 46.55 and a strike rate of 135.16. He has notched up six fifties also. But, many fans and former cricketers have criticised him over his strike rate.

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In the last game against Delhi Capitals (DC), Kohli scored 55 runs off 46 balls, including five fours. So, fans were not happy with the pace he batted despite having a good start during the initial powerplay overs. Currently, Virat Kohli is in the fifth position in the race for the Orange Cap this year.     

2. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav's IPL Records and Stats

This star MI batter had a disappointing start to this IPL season. But, in the last five innings, Suryakumar Yadav managed to get his mojo back. In 10 matches so far, he has scored 293 runs, at an average of 29.30 and a strike rate of 175.44. He has scored three fifties so far in the tournament.

However, all of these fifties came within the last five games. So, the home crowd will hope for a big knock from this batter against Faf du Plessis and his men at Wankhede Stadium. However, in the last match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he scored just 26 runs off 22 balls, including three boundaries.      

3. Faf du Plessis

Faf Du Plessis' IPL Records and Stats

The current RCB skipper is having a phenomenal season so far with the bat. Currently, Faf du Plessis is in the top spot in the race for the Orange Cap this year. He has scored 511 runs in 10 matches, at an average of 56.77 and a strike rate of 157.71. He has notched up five fifties so far in the tournament.

Against DC in the last game, du Plessis scored 45 runs off 32 balls, including five fours and one six. He also stitched an 82-run partnership with Kohli for the first wicket. So, fans will hope for a big knock from Faf du Plessis against Rohit Sharma and his men as he was the Player of the Match in the reverse fixture.