IPL 2023 | RCB vs MI | 54th Match, 9th May, 7:30 PM | Match Preview

Series: Indian Premier League 2023

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 54th Match 9th May 7.30 PM IST

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

It will be a crucial game as the Mumbai Indians take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 54th game of the Indian Premier League 2023. Both sides have 10 points and will be eying a win to
improve their prospects on the points table. The Mumbai Indians had a poor outing with the bat in the last game and went down against the Chennai Super Kings. The Royal Challengers went down against the Delhi Capitals in the last game.
The Mumbai Indians have been inconsistent with the bat. The famed top order hasn’t lived up to its reputation, and a weak bowling attack has complicated matters for the team. Though RCB has had its issues with consistency,
the side has its openers in good form. They have an excellent record against the Mumbai Indians in recent years and shall look to continue with the same in this game.

Mumbai Indians Preview
Rohit Sharma’s side needs to come up with a strong performance in this game to keep its hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs. The five-time champions suffered a 6-wicket loss in the last game against the Chennai Super Kings.
They have been inconsistent with the bat, and Sharma would look to improve his form and lead the side to a victory in this game.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Preview
Faf du Plessis’ side lost the last game against the Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets. A poor bowling show and lack of contribution from the lower middle order have often undone the side this season.
The RCB skipper shall like to see an improved effort from his team in this game. A win here would take them closer to a berth in the next round.

Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is a batsmen-friendly venue with a flat surface and shorter boundaries aiding the batsmen. It is an extremely difficult wicket for the fast bowlers as there is little for them here.
Spinners willing to take risks and pitch the ball up have done well on this surface.

key players MI : Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Piyush Chawla

key players RCB : Faf du Plessis , Virat Kohli, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win the match

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