Mumbai; Leading News Service: Mumbai Indians will aim for a second straight win in the 'IPL 2024' season at home on Thursday (April 11) when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore over two legs. (MI vs RCB)
In the first match at the home ground Wankhede Stadium, the hosts faced a defeat against Rajasthan Royals. The former champions suffered the humiliation of losing their third match in a row. However, they got off to a winning start when they beat Delhi Capitals last Sunday. After that, the expectations of fans from Mumbai Indians have increased. Therefore, Hardik Pandya and colleagues have a challenge to maintain consistency while playing the third match in a row in front of home supporters. (MI vs RCB)
A flourishing batting was the main feature of Mumbai Indians' maiden victory. Captain Hardik was in a good mood with the Bini pair of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan. However, after Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma failed, Team David and Romario Shepherd's washout of the opposition bowlers proved decisive. Looking at the form of these two, the middle order has become stronger.
Medium pacer Gerald Coetzee provided good support to fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah while hitting accurately. Along with him, expectations have risen from Akash Madhwal and all-rounder Romario Shepherd.
Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have not had a strong start to this year's 'IPL' season. They have won only one out of 5 matches. That includes three consecutive losses. They have a challenge to break the losing streak. Former captain and leading batsman Virat Kohli scored a century against Rajasthan Royals. However, his ploy was in vain. Even after the opening century with skipper Plessis, the other batsmen disappointed, Bengaluru did not reach two centuries. The rival team took advantage of it.
King Kohli's form can be a plus for the visitors. He will be looking forward to another big knock at the same ground on Thursday as the memory of his century (50th ODI century) in the ODI World Cup semi-final five months ago at the Wankhede Stadium is still fresh. Royal Challengers Bangalore's bowling is yet to blossom. Glenn Maxwell, the part-time bowler, has hit quite impressively; But he is a flop in batting.
The team will choose from these
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (captain), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Devald Brevis, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Tim David, Shreyas Gopal, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Anshul Kamboj, Kumar Karthikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Mfaka, Mohammad Nabi , Shams Mulani, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Tushara, N. Tilak Verma, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Vadra, Luke Wood.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat (wicketkeeper), Alzari Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammad Siraj, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vishak, Dinesh Karthik, Karan Sharma, Rhys Tople, Tom Curren, Swapnil Singh, Locky Ferguson, Mahipal Lomrore, Will Jacks, Suyash Prabhudesai, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma.
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