IPL 2024 – Match 25: MI vs RCB Match Preview, Playing 11, Players to Watch, Key Stats
Both MI and RCB came into this contest after facing 4 defeats in 5 matches of IPL 2024
The 25th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness the clash of two very high-profile franchises Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru combating each other at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 11, Thursday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians have locked horns for 32 matches in the IPL. In these 32 games, Bengaluru has won 14 while Mumbai emerged as winners on 18 occasions.
A Night match at Mumbai screams out only one thing which is to win the toss and bowl first because there are always high chances of dew settling in which makes defending a tougher job at this ground.
Bengaluru has totally looked out of depth this whole season, their batting has had its moments for a brief period other than that they have been totally mediocre.
They may feel at home at Wankhede because of its bounce because all of their batters like pace at the ball.
Mumbai has a perfect match against Delhi which should instil some confidence in them and with Suryakumar Yadav they should feel better while going into the match.
Match Details:
- Date: 11 April 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
RCB vs MI Probable Playing XI :
MI: Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Mohammed Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Cotezee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Akash Madhwal, Naman Dhir
RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green/Will Jacks, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal/ Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley
Impact Player: Mahipal Lomror
Key Batters to Watch for RCB vs MI :
Rajat Patidar
Patidar is having a season to forget, he has totally been out of depth throughout the season, but at Wankhede he should feel at home with his technique and the way he plays, his coming good will lift a lot of pressure from Virat Kohli.
Tilak Varma
Varma who has had a decent season until now holds their key against Bengaluru, against a one-dimensional bowling lineup he has all the skill set required to play a substantial inning.
Key Bowlers to Watch for RCB vs MI :
Vijaykumar Vyshak
Vyshak who delivered a bowling masterclass against Kolkata at Chinnaswamy found himself out of the side for the next two. But with Bengaluru’s bowling screwing things up Vyshak may play at Wankhede where Bengaluru would rely a lot on his middle and death overs bowling.
Gerald Coetzee
A look-alike of Mayank Yadav in terms of the skill set they offer, he may turn out to be a nemesis of the Bengaluru lineup who struggle with Hit the Deck bowling .
