IPL 2024 – Match 25, MI vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Mumbai Indians won 50 out of 81 games they played at Wankhede Stadium
The upcoming IPL 2024 match between MI and RCB is scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 11. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm IST, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru keenly seeking a victory.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered defeats in their last three matches against KKR, LSG, and Rajasthan Royals. Even though Virat Kohli scored his eighth IPL century in their previous loss against Rajasthan Royals, RCB’s weaknesses were evident. The team showed an over-reliance on Kohli’s batting prowess.
In contrast, the Mumbai Indians made a strong comeback in their recent home game, registering a commanding total of 235/5 against the Delhi Capitals. Significant performances from Rohit Sharma (49 runs) and Hardik Pandya (33 runs) contributed to their victory, indicating a resurgence for the Mumbai team.
What to expect?
The Mumbai Indians boast a formidable batting lineup, while RCB’s batsmen are likely to relish facing Mumbai’s pace-heavy bowling attack. Furthermore, the Wankhede Stadium’s conducive conditions make it an ideal venue for batting.
MI vs RCB Toss Prediction
Traditionally known as a ground favouring chasing, it will be intriguing to observe the target set by the team batting first. Considering the evening humidity levels, dew is expected to play a role on the pitch.
Both the team Captains will look forward to Bowling first and chasing after winning the toss because Chasing has been easier for the teams here at the Wankhede and that too when the dew comes into play.
However, things went the other way round in the last match of the Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians where they could not chase down a mammoth score of 235 runs.
MI vs RCB Strengths & Weaknesses
RCB’s Strengths
The only strength of the RCB’s side is the current form of their former skipper, Virat Kohli who is on a rampage this season and is the current orange cap-holder with 316 runs including the century in his last match against RR which was not enough to restrict RR from chasing down the total of 183 runs.
RCB’s Weaknesses
The recent defeat of RCB underscored the vulnerabilities within the team. There appears to be an excessive reliance on Virat Kohli’s batting prowess. However, players like Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green have struggled to make significant contributions with the bat. Notably, Maxwell has registered two ducks in the initial five games.
In terms of bowling, the team lacks depth and variety. The franchise initially relied on Alzarri Joseph as their primary overseas pacer, but this strategy hasn’t yielded positive results thus far. Consequently, they turned to Reece Topley as an alternative, yet he too has struggled to make an impact in taking wickets during the powerplay overs.
Whereas Lockie Ferguson and Will Jacks are still waiting for the nod of the management to star in playing for RCB this season.
MI’s Strengths
The batting strength of MI rejuvenated in their last match against DC where they got off to a good start with the opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma and also ended the innings on a good note with Tim David and Romario Shepherd’s blistering knocks taking them to a match-winning total of 234 runs.
MI’s Weaknesses
The only weaknesses of the MI which is quite evident this season is their spin department which is headed by Piyush Chawla and Mohammad Nabi, both the spinners have not been able to step up for their team and provide them with breakthroughs in the crucial middle overs.
Conclusion
The match between RCB and MI at the Wankhede Stadium showcased an intense battle between two formidable teams. While RCB struggled with over-dependence on Virat Kohli and shortcomings in both batting and bowling departments, MI displayed their batting prowess and a strong comeback after a series of losses.
The Wankhede pitch, known for favouring chasing, added an extra layer of excitement to the contest. Ultimately, MI emerged victorious, capitalising on their strengths and seizing the opportunities presented to them.
