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Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bangaluru
The 25th match of IPL 2024 is set to be an exciting clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede Stadium. This game is more than just a regular match; it's a big moment for fans to see two of the biggest stars, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, even though they are not captains anymore.
Looking at the recent matches between these two teams, RCB seems to have the upper hand, with 4 wins in their last 5 games against MI. But this season, both teams have had a slow start, each with just one win so far.
Mumbai Indians, however, are showing signs of improvement in their recent matches, suggesting they might be getting back on track. This upcoming game is crucial for both sides as they look to turn their season around and climb up the leaderboard. With everything to play for, this match is expected to be a blockbuster encounter.
The small boundaries at Wankhede Stadium, combined with the aggressive batting line-ups of both MI and RCB, make it highly likely that the total number of sixes will exceed 17.5 in the match.
The betting tip is...
Total Sixes in the Match over 17.5
71 %
29 %
Mumbai IndiansRoyal Challengers BangaluruThe hosts will be leaning heavily on their top order. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, known for their explosive starts, are expected to exploit the small dimensions of the Wankhede Stadium with their aggressive play.
Suryakumar Yadav, despite a lacklustre return in the last match, is anticipated to make a significant impact against RCB's weaker bowling lineup. Tim David has already showcased his destructive batting prowess this season, and Romario Shepherd's electrifying 39* off 10 balls in the previous match, boasting a staggering strike rate of 337.50, underscores his potential to turn the game.
Gerald Coetzee, with 7 wickets in 4 matches, has emerged as a key support for Jasprit Bumrah, who has maintained an impressive economy of 6.12 across 4 matches, adding 5 wickets to his tally. Despite Piyush Chawla's struggles, having taken only 2 wickets at an expensive economy rate of over 11, the inclusion of Mohammad Nabi in the last match is a strategic move aimed at bolstering the team's spin attack.
Rohit, Kishan and Bumrah are the in-form players.
Predicted Lineup: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah
RCB will heavily rely on Virat Kohli who is coming off a century in the last match. With an impressive record of 910 runs against MI, expectations are high for him to deliver yet another substantial knock, potentially crossing the fifty-run mark at Wankhede Stadium.
Faf du Plessis hinted at a return to form with a 44 off 33 in his last outing, raising hopes for a strong performance in the upcoming match. Glenn Maxwell, while not shining with the bat, has contributed with the ball, securing 4 wickets across 5 matches at an economical rate of 7.37, underscoring his value to the team.
Yash Dayal, as the team's leading wicket-taker with 5 wickets in 5 matches, highlights the team's struggle in the bowling department, a concern compounded by Mohammed Siraj's expensive spells with over 10 economy across 5 matches. With Reece Topley's performance still leaving questions about the overseas bowling option, RCB might consider bringing in Lockie Ferguson to strengthen their attack.
Virat and Faf are the key in-form players.
Predicted Lineup: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Saurav Chauhan, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Historically, MI has dominated RCB at this venue, winning 7 out of 10 matches. Despite both teams having a rocky start to the season, MI's recent signs of recovery and their superior head-to-head record at Wankhede give them the edge. RCB's reliance on Kohli's form and their inconsistent bowling, especially Siraj's expensive spells, further tilt the scales in MI's favour.
Given the historical context and current form, MI are favoured to win against RCB in their upcoming clash at Wankhede Stadium. Expect MI to leverage their batting prowess and improved bowling attack to secure a victory in this much-anticipated encounter.
