On Sunday, April 2, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the 5th match of IPL 2023 as RCB VS MI Royal Challengers Bangalore go head to head against Mumbai Indians.
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In the season opener at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League 2023 began with a magnificent start as Gujarat Titans defeated the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings.
With their 10th place finish in the 2022 season, Mumbai will be eager to elevate their performance in the upcoming IPL. Meanwhile, although Bangalore has been consistently qualifying for the playoffs, they have been unsuccessful in winning the coveted title.
RCB vs MI Match Details
In the 5th match of IPL 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Mumbai Indians.
Venue: Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium
The match is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, at 7:30 PM IST.
The match will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network and can be streamed on JioCinema.
RCB vs MI Pitch Report:
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium favors the batters, making it likely to be a high-scoring game. Nevertheless, spinners are expected to play a significant role in the match.
Probable playing XIs for RCB vs MI:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Reece Topley, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell,
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hrithik Shokeen, Kumar Kartikeya, Jofra Archer, Tim David, Arshad Khan, and Jason Behrendorff
RCB vs MI Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Suryakumar Yadav:
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Suryakumar Yadav is back to his favorite format, T20, after a poor run in the ODI series against Australia. He will be eager to deliver some of his best performances in the IPL. Considering his form in T20s, Yadav could be one of the contenders for the IPL Orange Cap 2023.
Probable best bowler
Harshal Patel:
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As the IPL commences for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Harshal Patel will aim to perform at his best yet again. The 32-year-old had claimed 19 wickets in 15 games in IPL 2022, and he is eager to make the 16th edition of the tournament a memorable one as well.
Here are some lines about the RCB vs MI match today:
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- Both RCB and MI have a lot to prove as they meet for a high-octane match in the IPL today.
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- Fans of both RCB and MI are eagerly awaiting the match today, which promises to be a nail-biting affair.
- With star players on both sides, the RCB vs MI match is set to be a treat for cricket fans around the world.
- RCB will be looking to maintain their dominance over MI, but the latter will be keen to turn their fortunes around in today’s match.
- As the two teams take the field, the atmosphere at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is electric with excitement.
- It’s time for the toss, and the captains of RCB and MI are ready to make their decisions in this highly-anticipated match.