Mumbai, five-time champions, are grappling with an early-season slump, having lost three of their first four matches. Their batting has been inconsistent, with only Suryakumar Yadav and Ryan Rickelton registering half-centuries so far. The middle order, led by Tilak Varma, has struggled with conversions, leaving the team vulnerable in the crucial overs.
Rohit Sharma’s injury status remains uncertain, and his absence has left a leadership and top-order void. Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the squad brings optimism, though questions remain about his match fitness.
On the other side, RCB have emerged as a disciplined unit under Rajat Patidar’s leadership. Despite a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans in their last match, they sit third on the table and appear far more settled. With Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David all contributing, RCB’s batting depth looks formidable. Their pace attack, featuring Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, adds further edge, though their spinners still seek consistency.
Historically, MI have enjoyed the upper hand against RCB, especially at home. However, current form tips the scales in Bengaluru’s favour. For MI, this match could be a turning point—or a further slide. With both teams boasting firepower and key matchups across the board, fans are in for a thrilling encounter under the Wankhede lights, where redemption meets resurgence.
MI vs RCB Squads
Mumbai Indians Squad: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Jasprit Bumrah, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju, Karn Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara
