Preview:
In Match 25 of the IPL 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Reddy Anna. MI claimed their first win of the season in their last encounter against Delhi Capitals, showcasing an all-round performance with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, RCB is yet to find their rhythm, facing three consecutive losses despite having a strong batting lineup. As they clash in this fixture, both teams will be determined to secure a crucial victory.
Match Details:
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2024
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Channels, Jio Cinema App and Website
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Known for its batting-friendly nature, Wankhede Stadium offers consistent pitches and short boundaries conducive to high-scoring games. The dew factor also plays a role, favoring the team batting second. Winning the toss and fielding first might be the preferred choice for the captains.
Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 32
Mumbai Indians Wins: 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 14
No Result: 0
First Played: 20 April 2008
Last Played: 09 May 2023
Probable Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik(wk), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Prediction:
Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli (RCB) - With outstanding performances in the tournament, Kohli is the highest run-scorer and the holder of the Orange Cap. His form could be pivotal in leading RCB to victory.
Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah (MI) - Bumrah's consistent performance and economy rate make him a key player for MI. His ability to take crucial wickets could be instrumental in MI's success.
In this highly anticipated encounter, MI might have a slight edge considering their recent victory and home advantage, but RCB's batting prowess could make it an intriguing contest.
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