The stage is set for a riveting IPL 2025 battle as the Delhi Capitals will play host to the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium which will be the first match to be played at this venue this season. The two sides have had contrasting fortunes in the season with DC flying high and MI crumbling.
The Delhi side has been ruthless and one of the blessing for the team has been the form of their talisman, KL Rahul. Despite missing the first match of the tournament, KL has looked rock solid and there are two key reasons why he will hold the key for DC vs MI.
Excellent batting record against MI
Of all the teams in the IPL, KL Rahul loves playing against the Mumbai Indians and his stats tell the story. He relishes the challenge of facing a strong MI bowling lineup and has been a problem for the MI bowlers for the last few years.
Criterion
Data
Matches
18
Runs
950
50s/100s
6/3
Strike-rate
135.52
(KL Rahul stats Vs MI)
Almost 1,000 runs with 3 hundreds against the Mumbai Indians. The stats clearly tells how much domination KL Rahul has shown against MI. Every time KL plays against MI, he brings out his best and that is the main reason why the DC batter could once again be a trouble-maker for the 5-time champions.
Outstanding numbers against MI's best bowler
Jasprit Bumrah is MI's best bowler and KL Rahul has an excellent record against him. While Bumrah has troubled some of the best in the business, KL has often found ways to tackle him.
Criterion
Data
Balls
117
Runs
146
Strike-rate
124.8
Dismissals
2
(KL stats Vs Bumrah)
Just two dismissals in 117 balls, KL Rahul has been brilliant against MI's and world's best bowler. He has a decent strike-rate of 124.8 and could once again be the man against Bumrah when the two sides collide at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Why KL will hold the key vs MI [Source: AP Photo]
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