IPL Throwback: “AB Was One Step Better Than Surya”- Harshal Patel Makes a Bold Statement on Ab de Villiers vs Suryakumar Yadav Debate

MI vs RCB: The rivalry week is currently underway in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. The game between MI and CSK, then GT facing RR, and one other match that has been getting huge hype is Royal Challengers Bangalore taking on Mumbai Indians. Two stalwarts of Indian cricket will come face-to face in the game on Tuesday, May 9, at the Wankhede Stadium. It was a huge game with two teams full of match-winners.

Both teams are neck and neck in the points table. RCB is sitting in fourth place with 10 points and an NRR of -0.030, while MI is currently in sixth place with 10 points and an NRR of -0.373. It will also be an important game for both teams because whoever wins it will move an inch closer to a place in the playoffs.

MI vs RCB: “AB was one step better than Surya”- Harshal Patel

Fans are expecting high voltage between the two high-profile teams. Some big power-hitters are on both teams. However, it will be an electrifying atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium. RCB pacer Harshal Patel has made a big remark ahead of the clash. In a discussion on ESPN Cricinfo, he said that former RCB star AB de Villiers was better than Suryakumar Yadav. He also praised the MI batter and said that he would be very difficult to bowl against. Harshal said,

Furthermore, the pacer also said that Surya’s biggest ability is taking the ball on the body. Because if you can take the risk of taking the ball on the body, it will give you the confidence to play shots wherever you want. Both teams have played 31 games so far, where MI has won 17 and RCB has 14 wins under their belts. In the last five games, RCB has won four matches, including a super-over win in 2020.