RCB vs MI Live Score, IPL 2023: RCB Skipper Faf Du Plessis Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs MI

02.04.2023 - 13:45 sports.ndtv.com

RCB vs MI, IPL 2023 Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis has won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians.

RCB and MI square off in a blockbuster clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. RCB have won each of their last three fixtures against MI, and would look to make that four on the bounce against the five-time champions.

Once again, the focus will be on star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after both had a torrid season with the bat last year.

RCB had entered the Qualifier 2 last season, while MI had ended at the bottom of the table. (LIVE SCORECARD) Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik(w), Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jofra Archer, Arshad Khan

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In a deeply introspective memoir, to be out in May this year, South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has penned down an account of his journey of self-discovery, struggles and triumphs, and love for the game. In "Faf Through Fire", published Penguin Random House India's Ebury Press imprint, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain claims to take readers on a journey of self-discovery, "tracing his growth from a young man with a questionable moral compass outside of cricket to a respected and admired leader known for his integrity, values, and empathy for his teammates".

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RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni-Led Chennai Super Kings Face Faf Du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore

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