RCB's battle for pride and survival against Mumbai Indians  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Suryakumar Yadav has odds of 3.55 to be Mumbai Indians' best batsman  
• Virat Kohli has odds of 2.45 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman  
• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.10 to be the best bowler for Mumbai Indians  
• Reece Topley has odds of 3.30 to be the best bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru  

MATCH PREVIEW     

The competition has peaked in the Indian Premier League 2024, and the teams are fighting hard to improve their position on the points table. The upcoming 25th match between the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be important for both teams. The Mumbai Indians finally tasted victory in the tournament, defeating the Delhi Capitals. Their odds have improved, and the side will look to build on this momentum. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru went down against the Rajasthan Royals in the last game, and the side must win here to regain their confidence. Both teams will have high stakes, making it an interesting game.  

Mumbai Indians Preview     

Hardik Pandya's side registered a much-needed win in their last game against the Delhi Capitals by 29 runs. The five-time champions had lost the last three games and finally saw their strong batting lineup deliver the goods. Pandya would like his players to build on this momentum and take advantage of the home conditions to improve their position on cricket betting apps with another win.  

Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan were brilliant in the last game, and the side will expect a strong start. Suryakumar Yadav is the key player in the middle order, and he will look to add runs with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. The side enjoys firepower in the lower middle order, and they will look for a good finish from Romario Shepherd and Tim David, who played match-winning knocks in the last game.  

Mumbai's bowlers haven't found their form this season, and the side will need early strikes from Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee as RCB openers are in good form. Akash Madhwal and Romario Shephard must do well in the middle overs and keep a check on the scoring rate. The side will also expect a good show from Mohammad Nabi and Piyush Chawla in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians     

Hardik Pandya (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal (Impact Player)  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview     

The 6-wicket loss against the Rajasthan Royals should serve as a wake-up call for Faf du Plessis' team. They are ninth on the points table with one win in five games and have dropped on most cricket betting apps. The batting lineup hasn't fired in the middle order, and the bowling attack has struggled to put pressure on batsmen. They face a tough challenge against MI, and du Plessis will need a strong show from his players.  

Virat Kohli hit a hundred in the last game but faced criticism for his poor strike rate. The side will need a better show from him and Faf du Plessis in the powerplay. The middle order hasn't fired this season, which is a major problem for the team. The trio of Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Saurav Chauhan must do well in this must-win game. They will need runs from Dinesh Karthik and Rajat Patidar towards the end of the innings.  

Yash Dayal and Reece Topley will face a tough challenge against the Mumbai Indians batting, and they must use the new ball to their advantage. Mohammad Siraj and Mayank Dagar have leaked runs, and the side expects a better show from them in the middle overs. Cameron Green and Himanshu Sharma will have an important job in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru     

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mayank Dagar, Himanshu Sharma (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

It is a high-scoring venue where bowlers struggle to contain batsmen. The record is in favor of sides that chase scores in Mumbai. Both the campaigns shall have this on their minds at the toss, and the side winning it shall look to bowl first.       

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The forecast is for clear skies over Mumbai on April 11. The wicket will be flat and good to bat on, where we expect another high-scoring contest. Bowlers, especially the fast bowlers, shall have little margin for error on this track. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel confident.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru fight for their survival in this game. The middle order and the bowling attack look rusty, which is a major issue for the team. They are down on confidence and must make a strong comeback to win this game. The Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup and enjoy a good record at this venue. According to most cricket betting sites, the Mumbai Indians will start favorites.   

Our prediction is for Mumbai Indians to win.

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