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Match number 25 of the 2024 IPL season will see Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in one of the league’s iconic rivalries at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 11.
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Both sides have had poor starts to their seasons. MI lost their first three games on the trot, but hit back on Sunday, defeating Delhi Capitals 29 runs thanks in large part to the likes of Rohit Sharma and Romario Shepherd.
RCB have also won just one match so far, a chase against Punjab Kings in their second fixture of the season. They are coming off the back of a demoralising loss against Rajasthan Royals, and look primed for another defeat at the Wankhede.
In this article, The Sporting News provides all the fantasy tips ahead of the PBKS vs SRH clash.
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MI vs RCB: Fantasy XI
Fantasy XI for MI vs RCB
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Dinesh Karthik (Wicketkeeper)
- Virat Kohli (Batter)
- Rohit Sharma (Batter)
- Suryakumar Yadav (Batter)
- Tilak Varma (Batter)
- Glenn Maxwell (All-rounder)
- Hardik Pandya (All-rounder)
- Jasprit Bumrah (Bowler)
- Reece Topley (Bowler)
- Akash Madhwal (Bowler)
Top fantasy picks and tips for MI vs RCB
Batter: Virat Kohli
RCB’s season has been an extremely poor one so far, but Virat Kohli has excelled despite this. While there are concerns over his scoring rate, his ability to accumulate runs remains top-notch, and is invaluable from a fantasy perspective. His tally of 316 runs so far is had and shoulders above anyone else, and he is coming off a century against Rajasthan Royals.
Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah
Ever since his return from a back injury last year, Jasprit Bumrah has looked as good as ever. He began this IPL with a brilliant spell of 3/14 against Gujarat Titans and although he will not bags of wickets, his ability to keep the runs down is unparallelled. With an economy rate of 6.12 bowling primarily up front and at the death, he is a must-have.
All-rounder: Hardik Pandya
The start of this season has been difficult for Hardik Pandya the skipper, but his performance on the field has been good, if not spectacular. Pandya provides value with the bat in MI’s middle order, and will occasionally take the new ball.
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan has not lit the IPL on fire this year, but has quietly provided MI with solid starts. His ability to take on the bowling in the Powerplay is invaluable, and even if he does not play a long innings, you can be sure it will have an impact.
How to watch MI vs RCB: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast IPL 2024 on television. Fans can also live stream the MI vs RCB match on the JioCinema app/website for free.
| Country | TV channels | Live streaming |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioCinema app and website |
Who will win the MI vs RCB match? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to Dafabet, the following are the odds for the IPL 2024 match between MI vs RCB, with MI favourites to win.
| Result | Odds |
| MI win | 1.70 |
| RCB win | 2.25 |