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The IPL 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has sparked considerable anticipation among cricket fans. Taking place on Thursday, April 11, this encounter is poised to deliver an enthralling spectacle at the Mumbai venue.
In their latest match against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians secured a win, ending a series of disappointing performances. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore continues to struggle, facing consecutive defeats and yet to regain their winning momentum.
Historically, the Wankhede Stadium has been advantageous for batsmen, often witnessing high-scoring matches. The team batting first will seek to exploit this trend, although they must contend with the potential challenge of evening dew.
The weather outlook for the MI vs RCB showdown anticipates clear skies with a temperature of 28°C, setting the stage for an exhilarating match. Renowned for its batsman-friendly conditions, the pitch at Wankhede Stadium favors pace bowlers, typically resulting in an average first innings score of 195.
Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka.
Faf Du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (WK), Mayank Dagar, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Siraj, Vijaykumar Vyshak
The match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, April 11.
Out of the 32 matches played between the two teams to date, Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious in 18, while Royal Challengers Bangalore have clinched victory in the remaining 13. In their most recent 10 encounters, MI has secured victory in 6 matches while facing defeat in four.