🏏IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match:54🏏 - Page 3

Who will be the first prey of Jinx?😈

It's part-2 of what is a storied IPL rivalry: Mumbai Indians v RCB. This one's from the Wankhede where MI are in a bit of a pickle, having slumped mid-season after a first half of promise. RCB have blown hot-and-cold with familiar issues of being overly reliant on their big-three coming to haunt them over and over again. A win here for either side will vault them into the top four. So there's lots to play for.

What has worked for RCB? Faf and Kohli at the top. Siraj with the new ball. RCB have had middle-order woes. But Maxwell has come to the aid at times. What has worked for MI? Surya's return to form has been a major boost. Tilak Verma and Tim David's late order hitting prowess has threatened oppositions. Piyush Chawla's proficiency as a spinner has allowed MI to control a few of the middle overs.

Mumbai Indians take on RCB. The two stalwarts of IPL have had contrasting fortunes over the last 15 years. MI have had 5 titles to their credit. RCB have made it to three finals. However, this rivalry hasn't been talked about much. There are no hush hush voices when these two teams meet. That has to evolve. And transform into something fierce. Because these are two teams who enjoy massive fan following. Today might be the day. Because both teams are hungry for those two points. You don't want to look at the points table. It is clogged! It is congested. The winner will spring to number 3 in the table. The loser most possibly go to 8th. That's how much is at stake!

What has worked for RCB? Faf and Kohli at the top. Siraj with the new ball. RCB have had middle-order woes. But Maxwell has come to the aid at times. What has worked for MI? Surya's return to form has been a major boost. Tilak Verma and Tim David's late order hitting prowess has threatened oppositions. Piyush Chawla's proficiency as a spinner has allowed MI to control a few of the middle overs.

What RCB can do better? They need to look beyond Virat and Faf a little. Mahipal did come to the party but he has to be more consistent. The bowling has been hapless at times. That can be much better.
What MI can do better? Their bowling has been very inconsistent. Wankhede and their lackadaisical bowling efforts have ensured they have had to chase down big scores.

What has worked for RCB? Faf and Kohli at the top. Siraj with the new ball. RCB have had middle-order woes. But Maxwell has come to the aid at times. What has worked for MI? Surya's return to form has been a major boost. Tilak Verma and Tim David's late order hitting prowess has threatened oppositions. Piyush Chawla's proficiency as a spinner has allowed MI to control a few of the middle overs.

What RCB can do better? They need to look beyond Virat and Faf a little. Mahipal did come to the party but he has to be more consistent. The bowling has been hapless at times. That can be much better.

What MI can do better? Their bowling has been very inconsistent. Wankhede and their lackadaisical bowling efforts have ensured they have had to chase down big scores.

In what can be classified as a bit of a blow for MI, Jofra Archer will take no further part this season. Chris Jordan, his good mate, has formally been inducted into the squad after having spent more than a week with the team.

6.20pm It's part-2 of what is a storied IPL rivalry: Mumbai Indians v RCB. This one's from the Wankhede where MI are in a bit of a pickle, having slumped mid-season after a first half of promise. RCB have blown hot-and-cold with familiar issues of being overly reliant on their big-three coming to haunt them over and over again.

In what can be classified as a bit of a blow for MI, Jofra Archer will take no further part this season. Chris Jordan, his good mate, has formally been inducted into the squad after having spent more than a week with the team.

Can we expect less extras then?😂