Royal Challengers Bangalore will lock horns against Mumbai Indians on Monday at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Royal Challengers Bangalore will come into this match after the defeat against Kings XI Punjab in the previous match. However, they have been victorious against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first match of the tournament. Royal Challengers Bangalore will be eyeing to make a comeback in the match against Mumbai Indians on Monday.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are coming into this match after a win against Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous match. Mumbai Indians have started their campaign in this season with a defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. So, we can expect a good game of cricket on Monday.
Pitch Report:
The match is going to take place at the Dubai International Stadium. The spinners will certainly be the key to success for both sides. The toss can go either way, but having a 170+ total of the board will certainly give the batting side an edge in the match.
Head To Head Record:
Total Matches Played: 27
Mumbai Indians Won: 18
Royal Challengers Bangalore Won: 9
Predicted Playing XI:
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli (C), Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, AB De Villiers, Parthiv Patel, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Yuzi Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn.
Mumbai Indians:
Quinton de Kock (WK), Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, James Pattinson.
Key Players:
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
AB De Villiers
Aaron Finch
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma
Jasprit Bumrah
Captain And Vice Captain Selection:
Captain Choices: AB De Villiers, Rohit Sharma.
Vice-Captain Choices: Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
Probable Winner: Mumbai Indians.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have been outclassed in the second match of the tournament with a classic knock of KL Rahul. The team is still not finding the right balance in the tournament. The choice of foreigners is not looking good for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The likes of Moeen Ali and Chris Morris are there on the bench along with Adam Zampa. So, the management will surely think about this aspect before coming into this match. Chris Morris should come in place of the wicket-keeper Philippe. Adam Zampa will also be waiting for his chance to come.
However, it will not be easy for him to break into the starting lineup of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Royal Challengers Bangalore have some positives to take away from the first two matches. Chahal is in great form and he can play a crucial role for the franchise this season. Aaron Finch and AB De Villiers are looking in good touch. A big inning will come from them sooner or later. The only concern might be the form of their captain Virat Kohli.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians’ captain Rohit Sharma is in fine form. Hardik Pandya needs to fire a bit more which will make them one of the top contenders of the title this season.
