IPL 2022, DC vs MI: Rishabh Pant vs Jasprit Bumrah
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals in the 27th game of IPL 2022. This will be the first game of Sunday's double-header, which will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Just like the last couple of editions, the battle between Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah will grab the eyeballs this season too. Let us analyze Pant's performance against Bumrah.
A look at Pant's IPL record against Bumrah
In the IPL, Pant has aggregated 2,498 runs from 84 innings at an average of 35.18. He even has an IPL ton to his name. On the other hand, Bumrah owns 130 wickets in 106 matches, including a best match haul of 4/14. Thus far, Pant has managed to score 47 runs off 42 balls by Bumrah, while Bumrah has dismissed him six times.
Pant has a terrific record against Mumbai Indians
Pant boasts a formidable record against Mumbai Indians in the tournament. As of now, the DC captain has aggregated 332 runs from 12 games at a strike rate of 143.72 against them. The tally also includes 17 sixes and 29 fours.
Pant's strike rate in the middle overs (vs MI)
In recent times, Pant has proved his worth in the middle-order for the Delhi Capitals. Besides accelerating when needed, he has also understood the importance of carving out singles. Hence, this added dimension has also improved his strike-rate in the middle overs. Against MI, he owns a total of 211 runs in nine matches from 7th to 15th over at a strike-rate of 139.7.
A strike rate of 227.3 in death overs (vs MI)
Rishabh Pant has always carried the propensity to go all-out toward the end of innings. Across various seasons of IPL, he has scored 50 runs from three matches at an astronomical strike-rate of 227.3 in the death overs against Mumbai.
What to expect?
The upcoming encounter between MI and DC is expected to be a thriller. Notably, the two teams would like to start the season with a win. Furthermore, Pant was in amazing form against Sri Lanka. Bumrah will look to stamp his authority by dominating one of the most aggressive players of Delhi. It remains to be seen who comes on top, this term.
