The Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Royal Challengers Bangalore (PBKS) in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, today for the first time in IPL 2023 Match 54. Both teams have the same points and sit in the 8th and 6th positions on the points table, respectively. In this Article check updates on MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Weather Forecast. RCB is ahead on the table despite having the same points because of their better net run rate (NRR).
Both teams lost their last match. MI had a terrible 8-wicket loss against the second-place Chennai Super Kings (CSK). RCB lost by seven wickets to the Delhi Capitals. So both will swing their swords with only one thing in mind: a win. Who are you picking to win in the MI vs RCB Dream11 prediction?
RCB batters are looking forward to keeping their current form. Top-order batters for RCB have been in stunning form, but middle-order batters have been a little inconsistent. But what else do you need when you have Du Plessis and Virat Kohli to lead your batting lineup? Kohli scored 419 runs in 10 matches with a strike rate of 135.16, which is second to Du Plessis in the RCB squad. Du Plessis has 511 runs in 10 matches with a strike rate close to 160. They would be the first ones to book tickets for MI vs RCB Playing XIs. Mahipal Lomror’s astonishing 50 in the last match would help him have a spot in the MI vs RCB playing XIs.
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Based on MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XI among the RCB bowlers, Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel would surely find their place in the MI vs RCB playing XIs. Siraj bagged 17 wickets in 10 matches for RCB, while Harshal Patel had his fair share of 12 wickets.
MI’s top and middle orders are stable when it comes to batting. As per MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XI Ishan Khan and Suryakumar Yadav will join the skipper Rohit Sharma in MI vs RCB playing XIs for sure. Both scored 293 runs in 10 matches for the Mumbai Indians. Among bowlers, Piyush Chawla and Cameron Green are sure picks. Piyush, who is the leading wicket-taker for MI, bagged a stunning 17 wickets from 10 games.
With the pitch favouring batting heavily, both teams will look to score maximum runs in the limited overs. Whoever wins the toss might choose to ball first, as the pitch is slightly supporting the team who chases.
MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs & Match Details
The 54th match of the IPL 2023 will be held in Mumbai on Tuesday, May 9, where the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will compete against each other. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. IST.
Match Details: MI vs RCB, IPL 2023, Match 54
Date and Time: May 9th, 2023, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI vs RCB Pitch Report
According to the MI vs RCB Pitch Report, the short boundaries of the Wankhede Stadium will support batters as it will allow them to hit more boundaries. The pitch is slightly favouring the seamers during the initial stage of the game. Chasing teams usually have an advantage as well.
MI vs RCB Playing XIs
The MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XI are given below.
Mumbai Indians are Playing 11 For Today’s Match
| 1. Cameron Green | ||
| 2. Nehal Wadhera | ||
| 3. Rohit Sharma | ||
| 4. Jofra Archer | ||
| 5. Suryakumar Yadav | ||
| 6. Piyush Chawla | ||
| 7. Tilak Varma | ||
| 8. Kumar Kartikeya | ||
| 9. Tim David | ||
| 10. Arshad Khan | ||
| 11. Ishan Kishan | ||
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing 11 For Today’s Match
The MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XI are given below.
| 1. Virat Kohli | |||
| 2. Dinesh Karthik | |||
| 3. Mahipal Lomror | |||
| 4. Wanindu Hasaranga | |||
| 5. Glenn Maxwell | |||
| 6. Harshal Patel | |||
| 7. Suyash Prabhudesa | |||
| 8. Josh Hazlewood | |||
| 9. Kedar Jadhav | |||
| 10. Mohammad Siraj | |||
| 11. Faf du Plessis | |||
MI vs RCB Weather Report:
Mumbai is cloudy and humid today. The expected temperature is around 31 degrees. It is slightly windy, and the chances for rain are 4 percent.
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