IPL MATCH PREDICTION: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, 18th match
On April 9, the Royal Challengers Bangalore will face the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 Match 18 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both sides would be coming into this match with very different fortunes. While RCB won by four wickets against the Rajasthan Royals in their previous match, MI lost by a large margin to the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Bangalore are in great form, having won two straight games after a five-wicket loss to Punjab Kings in their first encounter. Mumbai, on the other hand, is keen to add to their total after losses to the Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively. MI would hope to connect as a unit, while RCB would rely on their sturdy middle-order to play a key role once again.
Match details
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, 18th match of IPL 2022
Date & time: 9th April, 2022, 7:30PM IST
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Pitch report
The batters would be hoping to have a good time on the Pune pitch. Early on, however, the bowlers would be hoping for fast wickets. As the competition goes, the humidity is likely to climb, making it difficult for the bowlers to keep the ball dry. As a result, the captain who wins the toss will bowl first.
Playing XI
RCB
Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
MI
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Jaydev Unadkat
Probable toss winner: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Probable match winner: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Note* This prediction is based on the site administrators' knowledge, analysis, and intuition. Consider the information provided and make your own judgement when making your prediction.
