WATCH: Harshal Patel dismisses Hardik, Pollard and Chahar to complete a hat-trick in RCB-MI encounter

Overall, Harshal conceded 6 runs and picked the three wickets in his 3rd over to hammer the last nail in the coffin of the Mumbai innings.

WATCH: Mumbai Indians' Rahul Chahar gives an animated send-off to Royal Challengers Bangalore's KS Bharat

Despite the two losses in a row, Bangalore continue to be in the top half of the points table but things could soon turn awry for them if they lose the ongoing match to Mumbai.

MI vs RCB Stats Review: Kohli completes 6000 runs as T20 captain, Harshal Patel's 5-wicket haul and Much More

Harshal Patel bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in the IPL and also became the first bowler to take a fifer against Mumbai Indians.

WATCH: Washington Sundar takes a blinder to dismiss Chris Lynn in IPL opener

Washington knew he didn't have a mid-on fielder and hence he ran long way towards the back and grabbed the ball before it could touch the ground.

WATCH: Hardik Pandya's rocket shot almost breaks Dan Christian's fingers

On the second delivery of the 15th over, the 27-year-old smashed the ball straight at the bowler who tried to catch before ducking out of the way. 

Virat Kohli reacts after winning toss against Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

In the recently-concluded series against England, Kohli managed to win only 2 tosses in 12 matches.

IPL 2021 | Impact Of Skipper Virat Kohli Opening The Batting | WATCH What our experts have to say

WATCH: RCB release new anthem ahead of IPL 2021 opener against MI

To add to the zeal and motivation of the side, RCB have released a new catchy and inspiring anthem.

Chris Lynn to debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore

This is because MI's first-choice opener Quinton de Kock is not available for selection owing to his mandatory quarantine period.

IPL 2021 Match 1: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - RCB defeats MI by 2 wickets in season opener

Catch the latest updates of IPL's opening fixture here.

WATCH: Harshal Patel dismisses Hardik, Pollard and Chahar to complete a hat-trick in RCB-MI encounter

Overall, Harshal conceded 6 runs and picked the three wickets in his 3rd over to hammer the last nail in the coffin of the Mumbai innings.

WATCH: Mumbai Indians' Rahul Chahar gives an animated send-off to Royal Challengers Bangalore's KS Bharat

Despite the two losses in a row, Bangalore continue to be in the top half of the points table but things could soon turn awry for them if they lose the ongoing match to Mumbai.

MI vs RCB Stats Review: Kohli completes 6000 runs as T20 captain, Harshal Patel's 5-wicket haul and Much More

Harshal Patel bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in the IPL and also became the first bowler to take a fifer against Mumbai Indians.

WATCH: Washington Sundar takes a blinder to dismiss Chris Lynn in IPL opener

Washington knew he didn't have a mid-on fielder and hence he ran long way towards the back and grabbed the ball before it could touch the ground.

WATCH: Hardik Pandya's rocket shot almost breaks Dan Christian's fingers

On the second delivery of the 15th over, the 27-year-old smashed the ball straight at the bowler who tried to catch before ducking out of the way. 

Virat Kohli reacts after winning toss against Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

In the recently-concluded series against England, Kohli managed to win only 2 tosses in 12 matches.

IPL 2021 | Impact Of Skipper Virat Kohli Opening The Batting | WATCH What our experts have to say

WATCH: RCB release new anthem ahead of IPL 2021 opener against MI

To add to the zeal and motivation of the side, RCB have released a new catchy and inspiring anthem.

Chris Lynn to debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore

This is because MI's first-choice opener Quinton de Kock is not available for selection owing to his mandatory quarantine period.

IPL 2021 Match 1: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - RCB defeats MI by 2 wickets in season opener

Catch the latest updates of IPL's opening fixture here.