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Mumbai Indians Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru : RCB’s bowlers have a big test against MI’s batting prowess.

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru has only won once in five games.
• The Mumbai Indians play at home and have a solid record at the arena.
• Royal Challengers Bangalore’s bowling assault has been in terrible form.

Our Prediction : Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS

It will be an exciting game in the Indian Premier League 2024. The Mumbai Indians will be looking for their second win when they face the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 25th encounter. The Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals handily in their last encounter and will be optimistic. RCB lost to the Rajasthan Royals in their last game, and the team is suffering with its form.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have struggled with the ball this season. None of their bowlers have challenged the batters, and they must overcome this shortcoming to win today and get their season back on track. The Mumbai Indians have a fantastic home record and hope to continue that trend.

Teams Preview –

Mumbai Indians :

Hardik Pandya’s team finally pulled it together in their last game against the Delhi Capitals. The five-time winners had lost their first three games, but the batting order performed admirably in a high-scoring game, winning by 29 runs. They don’t have a strong record against RCB, and Pandya hopes to rectify that and move up the points table with a win.

Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma put up an 80-run partnership in the last game and will attempt to exploit RCB’s poor bowling attack. Suryakumar Yadav boosts the middle order and plans to form partnerships with Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma. Tim David and Romario Shephard teamed together to win the last game, completing the team’s powerful hitting order.

The bowling assault has yet to find its consistency. Gerald Coetzee and Jasprit Bumrah impressed in their previous encounter, and the team anticipates a similar performance from the new ball combo. Romario Shephard and Akash Madhwal must do well in the middle overs. Because RCB boasts powerful hitters, the team hopes Piyush Chawla and Mohammad Nabi perform well in supporting roles.

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI:

Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal (Impact Player)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru :

Faf du Plessis’ side is facing defeat after four losses and a single victory. In their most recent game, they lost by six wickets against the Rajasthan Royals, raising worries about their batting strike rate and bowling form. The team has its backs against the wall, and du Plessis wants his men to make a big comeback in this match. They have a strong record against the Mumbai Indians and will want to expand on it.

Virat Kohli’s century in the last game was in vain, and he has to increase his strike rate and put up a stronger performance with Faf du Plessis at the helm.Glenn Maxwell, Saurav Chauhan, and Cameron Green must improve their performances in the middle order, which has been a key issue for the team. In the closing overs, Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik must shoulder the most of the workload.

The bowling attack looked naive in the last game, and the team hopes a stronger performance with the new ball from Yash Dayal and Reece Topley. Mohammad Siraj and Mayank Dagar must bowl tighter lines throughout the middle overs. Cameron Green and Himanshu will also need to perform well in their supporting roles.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Himanshu Sharma (Impact Player)

Pitch & Weather Conditions:

Weather :

The sky over Mumbai will be clear on April 11. We expect this to be a high-scoring game. The ground is flat, and there is nothing for the bowlers because batters can simply knock through the line. The team that bats first in the game will have a target of about 200 runs.

Pitch Report:

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is one of the top T20 venues for batters. The boundaries are narrower, and the ground is flat, making it easier for batters to perform their strokes. Fast bowlers must be strategic on this surface, whilst spinners must get the ball to halt on the batsman and turn sharply.

Toss: To Ball

The wicket has been ideal for chasing runs. In recent seasons, most games have been won by teams chasing totals. We expect this pattern to continue, and the team that wins the toss will prefer to bowl first.

Our Prediction : Mumbai Indians

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