MI vs RCB IPL 2024: The IPL 2024 Match No. 25 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians will take place on April 11 at the Wankhede Stadium, beginning at 7:30 PM IST.
In the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium promises to be an exciting encounter. With 32 previous matches between them, MI holds a slight advantage, winning 18 games compared to RCB’s 14 victories. The Wankhede pitch, known for favoring batsmen, is likely to witness high-scoring encounters, although early movement may assist spinners.
RCB, led by Faf du Plessis, started the season with a loss against Chennai Super Kings but rebounded with a win against Punjab Kings. Despite Virat Kohli’s stellar form, concerns persist over his strike rate, despite being the team’s top scorer. On the other hand, MI secured their first victory against Delhi Capitals, thanks to impressive performances from Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Hardik Pandya. Romario Shepherd’s explosive batting in the final overplayed a crucial role in their triumph, marking MI’s 150th T20 win and 50th victory at the Wankhede.
Predicted XIs include du Plessis, Kohli, Maxwell, and others for RCB, while Kishan, Sharma, Pandya, and Bumrah are anticipated to lead MI. Recent IPL news highlights CSK’s spin tactics, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Reddy’s impressive debut, and Jadeja’s milestone of 100 catches. Notable shifts in the points table see CSK maintaining fourth place, while MI climbs to eighth after their win.
Viewers can catch IPL 2024 action through live streaming on Sports 18, The StarSports Networks, and Jio Cinema. In the previous IPL season, Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious against the Gujarat Giants in the final, securing their title win.
IPL 2024 Match No.25: Details
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians
Date: April 11
Venue: Wankhede Stadium
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
Head To Head Record
In the IPL, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have clashed 32 times. MI has emerged victorious in 18 matches, while RCB has secured 14 wins. This head-to-head record highlights the competitive nature of their encounters, with MI holding a slight edge over RCB in terms of victories.
Wankhede Stadium: Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch typically favors batsmen, especially in the second innings, making it conducive for high-scoring T20 matches. While offering favorable conditions for batting, there might be some early movement in the air, benefiting spinners as the pitch dries up. In historical T20 matches at Wankhede, teams bowling first have won more games, with an average first-innings score of 172 and second-innings score of 161. Weather forecasts predict temperatures between 31 to 34 degrees Celsius, with low humidity and clear skies, suggesting no significant advantage based on weather conditions. Given this, the toss-winning team may choose to bowl first to exploit early evening movement, but the conditions are expected to remain consistent throughout the match, providing flexibility in their decision-making.
MI vs RCB, IPL 2024: Full Squads and Player News
Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (trade), Vyshak Vijaykumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Curran, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan
In IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) began their season with a loss to Chennai Super Kings but bounced back with a victory against Punjab Kings. Despite Virat Kohli’s remarkable eighth IPL century, securing the orange cap with 316 runs in five games, RCB faced defeat against Rajasthan Royals. However, Kohli’s impressive performance raised concerns about his strike rate, despite being RCB’s leading run-scorer. Currently, RCB sits at the ninth position in the IPL 2024 Points Table.
Mumbai Indians Squad: Hardik Pandya (Traded from GT), Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd (Traded from LSG), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madhushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Namandhir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma
In IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched their first victory against Delhi Capitals by 29 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. Notable performances from Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Tim David contributed to MI’s impressive total of 234/5. Romario Shepherd’s explosive 32-run innings in the final over proved pivotal. This win marked MI’s 150th victory in T20 cricket and their 50th win at the Wankhede Stadium, highlighting their dominance.
MI vs RCB, IPL 2024 Match No.25: Predicted XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI {Predicted}: Faf du Plessis (Captain), Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Anuj Rawat (Wicket Keeper), Dinesh Karthik, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Mumbai Indians Playing XI {Predicted}:Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya ©, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal
Recent News on IPL 2024
In recent IPL 2024 news, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) effectively employed spin tactics to halt Kolkata Knight Riders’ winning streak. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Reddy marked his debut fifty, propelling his team to 182/9 against Punjab Kings. Jadeja achieved a milestone of 100 catches during the CSK vs KKR match. Notable shifts in team positions on the IPL 2024 Points Table include CSK maintaining fourth place despite a victory, while Mumbai Indians climbed to eighth after securing their first win.
FAQS
Q. Where can I watch the IPL 2024 in India?
A. Live streaming of the IPL 2024 will be available on Sports 18 and The StarSports Networks and live streamed at Jio Cinema.
Q. Who won the IPL 2023 season?
A. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Chennai Super Kings won against the Gujarat Giants by five wickets.
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