MI vs RCB Preview : The clash between the five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians and the perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bengaluru promises to be an enthralling encounter. The match, scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, holds significance for both teams.
MI, after a slow start to their campaign, have regained momentum with a convincing 29-run victory over Delhi Capitals in their previous match. Led by the ever-impressive Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling spell, MI successfully defended a mammoth total of 234, thanks to substantial contributions from Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and the explosive Romario Shepherd.
On the other hand, RCB find themselves in a familiar position, languishing at the bottom half of the table with just one win from five matches. Despite Virat Kohli’s scintillating form, scoring an unbeaten 113 against Rajasthan Royals, the team’s overseas batters, including Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green, have failed to provide the necessary support.
RCB’s struggles at the Wankhede Stadium are well-documented, with a dismal record of 3 wins and 7 losses against MI. However, the Bengaluru-based franchise has dominated their Mumbai rivals since 2020, winning 5 out of their last 7 encounters.
With both teams boasting a plethora of big-hitters and the Wankhede Stadium’s small boundaries, the stage is set for a high-scoring thriller. The toss could play a crucial role, as the captain winning it may choose to field first, considering the potential dew factor later in the game.
While MI will look to sustain their newfound momentum, RCB will be desperate to end their losing streak and climb up the points table. Fans can expect an intense battle between two star-studded lineups, with individual performances likely to shape the outcome of this highly anticipated clash.
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MI vs RCB Probable Playing XI :
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Sub: Akash Madhwal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Mahipal Lomror or Akash Deep.
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MI vs RCB Dream 11 Predictions
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MI vs RCB Squads :
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Shreyas Gopal, Luke Wood, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Nuwan Thushara, Dewald Brevis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Himanshu Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Will Jacks, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Rajan Kumar
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