MI vs RCB IPL 2021 Live Score: Defending Champions Mumbai Indians Face Royal Challengers Bangalore In Season Opener

MI vs RCB IPL Live Score 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore taken on defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener on April 9, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Virat Kohli's outfit will be aiming to put in a good start, as they chase their first title.

The Indian Premier League is finally back, as defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the season opener of IPL 2021, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Led by Rohit Sharma, MI will be aiming to begin their title defence with a win. Ahead of the new season, Mumbai roped in Piyush Chawla, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Milne, Jimmy Neesham and Arjun Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar's son was bought for Rs 20 lakh. Marco Jansen and uncapped Yudhvir Charak were also added during the auction. Meanwhile, MI also kept their core players and fans will see Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah donning the blue and gold once again. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan will also continue their journey with MI. On the other hand, RCB's most high-profile buy during the auction was Glenn Maxwell, who was released by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). The other new recruits are Kane Richardson, Dane Christian, Finn Allen, Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Azharuddeen. RCB's team management will be aiming to build around their core players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendar Chahal and Washington Sundar. Kohli will be hoping to lead his side to a win, and build the foundation for a run to the final. (LIVE SCORECARD)