The confrontation between MI and RCB has perennially stood out as one of the premier clashes in IPL since its inaugural season. Mumbai and Bengaluru boast fervent supporters, unwavering even in the face of adversity, and both teams feature an array of prominent figures. However, the ongoing IPL 2024 season has not been kind to either MI or RCB thus far. With merely a solitary victory each in their tally, both teams enter the hallowed grounds of the Wankhede Stadium, yearning for performances that could redefine their seasons.
Mumbai appears to be riding the wave of momentum following their triumph over Delhi. Courtesy of powerful strokes from Romario Shepherd and a meticulously executed bowling display from Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee, MI secured their first pair of points in the campaign, much to the jubilation of their captain, Hardik Pandya. Additionally, the return of Suryakumar Yadav to their roster is poised to provide a significant impetus for the remainder of their campaign.
For RCB, a similar narrative seems to be unfolding this time around. The bowling contingent has thus far failed to find its rhythm, while Virat Kohli finds himself waging a solitary battle at the top of the batting order. The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and former MI luminary, Cameron Green, have all faltered in their pursuit of runs. This forthcoming match is poised to mark another noteworthy occasion, as it will be the first encounter between the two sides in nearly a decade where fans will not witness Kohli and Rohit Sharma spearheading their respective teams.
Series: Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024)
Match: MI vs RCB, 25th Match
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST – Thursday, 11 April 2024
Live Streaming: JioCinema app
MI vs RCB: Team news
MI seems to have stumbled upon their ideal Playing XI for Wankhede during the win over DC. Shepherd and Nabi coming in helped the batting order in a massive way and provided them with ideal bowling options for the Wankhede pitch as well. They maybe tempted to probably consider bringing in another spinner in the form of Shams Mulani, but the chances of them sticking to their winning combinations seems to be the likely scenario at the moment.
For RCB, the permutations and combinations are continuing at the moment. They’re yet to nail down on their preferred playing XI at the moment. They could be tempted to give Will Jacks a game at this moment and it would be a bold call if he comes in to replace the struggling Maxwell.
MI vs RCB Pitch Report
Even the previous match between MI and DC saw more than 430 runs getting scored in 40 overs. Wankhede is one of the better batting venues of the IPL. With its short boundaries, very fast outfields and shorter dimensions square of the wicket, the turf offers great help to batting. In the last game, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Romario Shepherd played superbly on this wicket and helped Mumbai Indians post a massive 200 plus score..
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Analysis
In the 34 head-to-head meetings between these two teams in the IPL, Mumbai Indians hold a slight edge with 20 victories, while RCB has won 14 times.
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| Mumbai Indians won | 20 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | 14 |
MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians Impact Player Substitutes: Naman Dhir, Akash Madhwal, Nehal Wadhera
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Saurav Chauhan, Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Royal Challengers Bangalore Impact Player Substitutes: Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror,
MI Vs RCB Key Players to Watch
Suryakumar Yadav‘s return amid a lot of attention ended in a damp squib, but the world’s no. 1 T20 batter would be itching to hit the strides and get a big score.
Romario Shepherd‘s blitz against Anrich Nortje for 32 runs in an over clearly proved to be the difference against DC here, since the visitors managed to go past the 200-run mark despite not looking threatening enough while chasing an imposing 235-run target.
Virat Kohli: With the memories of his 50th ODI century in the World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium just five months ago still fresh, Kohli would be keen to flourish again at the same venue on Thursday.
MI Vs RCB Dream 11 Team Prediction:
As per Google’s win probability, there is a 57 per cent chance that MI will beat Bengaluru in their fifth match and move up the points table.
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MI vs RCB Prediction
Expect the match to be a high-scoring affair and with the all the momentum on their side, expect MI to secure their seciond win of the campaign.
