MI Vs RCB 1st Match: De Villiers Confident; Says ‘Going To Be Tough For Mumbai’

AB De Villiers, one of the most reliable batsman in the RCB ranks has spoken just a day ahead of the start of the IPL. Read the full report below

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Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Mumbai Indians in the opening match of the IPL 2021. The match will begin at 7 pm in Chennai’s Chidambaram Stadium. Many might pick Mumbai Indians as a favorite to win the match and even perhaps, the league.

But AB de Villiers has a different opinion on today’s match. He thinks MI is a strong side but they will also have a tough time. AB feels that RCB has bought new players which have strengthened the team.

De Villiers was speaking on the official Twitter account of Royal Challengers Bangalore where he said, “It’s the first game of the IPL, and we all are very excited. Mumbai Indians are a fantastic team, who have won the trophy numerous times. We know what we will be up against, and I am very excited to see what we are made of.

“We have got a few new faces this year. Guys like Dan Christian, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson and others have come to this setup. They are quite a few experienced heads. I know it’s a tough game first up, but I am looking forward to it. It’s going to be tough for Mumbai as well.”

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At 37, AB De Villiers is still one of the most reliable players in the RCB. He has scored 4849 runs striking at 152 and at an average of 40+. RCB will look stable with the likes of Maxwell, Kohli, Christian and others along with AB.

Can RCB beat the mighty Mumbai Indians today?