Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023, 5th Match Analysis
Match Details
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians
Time – Start at 07:30 PM (IST)
Date – 2 April 2023, Sunday
Venue – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Series – Indian Premier League 2023
Pitch Report and Details
In domestic T20 matches, 164 runs are typically scored in the first inning. On this ground, where the boundaries are shorter and the pitch is more conducive to batting, it is difficult to defend a score. If they choose to bat first, teams should strive for a score of at least 185–190.
Pitch Behaviour
Batting favour
Preview
On April 2 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Mumbai Indians in the 5th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 on Sunday. The match begins at 07:30 PM IST.
Jasprit Bumrah, a crucial frontline spinner for Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians, won't be available. Nonetheless, they have Jofra Archer back and he is well enough to play this year.
As long as Josh Hazlewood is sidelined due to injury, Faf du Plessis will continue to captain the Royal Challengers, who will start the game with just one player. For the 2023 season, MI has acquired Jason Beherendorff from RCB. Siraj and Harshal Patel will be the RCB's pace attack leaders.
RCB vs MI, Match Possible Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brewis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Cameron Green, Sandeep Warrier, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Arshad Khan
Match Analysis
Chances of winning
Win bat first: 50%
Win bowl first: 40%
Average Score:
1st Innings- 178 + runs
2nd innings- 173 + runs
However, Mumbai Indians are favourites to win. Royal Challengers Bangalore are fully prepared for the win.
Possible toss winner - Royal Challengers Bangalore
Possible match winner - Mumbai Indians
Note: This analysis is based on the site administrators' knowledge, analysis, and intuition. Consider the information provided and make your own judgement when making your analysis.