Mumbai will play big stakes to taste defeat to Mumbai, RCB’s lucky charm will give place in playing XI

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|06-04-2025

Mi vs rcb: Royal Challengers Bangalore started IPL 2025 (IPL 2025) in a spectacular style. Bangalore won two wins in their account by defeating Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. But in the last match, Shubman Gill -led Gujarat Titans gave RCB's first defeat of the season. The collision between the two teams in Bengaluru was lost by Rajat Patidar & Co. by eight wickets. In such a situation, now his goal will be to return to the return track. But before that let us know what can be the playing XI of Bangalore for Mi Vs RCB match?

These players can come for opening

Virat Kohli (28)

England's dreaded batsman Phil Salat may come for opening by Royal Challengers Bangalore (Mi Vs RCB). But he has so far failed to perform brilliantly. He has got a half -century only once in the last three matches. In the match played with Gujarat Titans, only 14 runs came out of his bat, due to which the team could not get a good start. So now his aim will be to make a stormy innings in the next match. The batsman Virat Kohli is sure to come to support him. Both these players will bat aggressively in the powerplay and help the team to score a big score.

These batsmen can be seen in middle order

Royal Challengers Bangalore's middle order against Mumbai Indians is likely to get a chance to Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma. At number three, Devdutt can land to bat. Despite a flop performance of the last three matches, the team management may decide to give him another chance. Captain Rajat Patidar can spread his batting at number four. Dhakad batsman Liam Livingstone will come at number five. He has the ability to bat aggressively in the middle overs. Jitesh Sharma is almost certain at number six. He will also play the role of wicketkeeper for the team. Krunal Pandya and Tim David will be the finisher of Bangalore in Mi Vs RCB match.

These players will get a chance in bowling department!

In the end, talk to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (Mi Vs RCB), it can be a change. In the last match, young bowler Rasikh salute had failed to perform well. In such a situation, captain Rajat Patidar can give a chance to the team Lucky Charm Swapnil Singh. Apart from this, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jose Hazlewood and Yash Dayal will be given a chance as fast bowlers. While Krunal Pandya and Liam will be the option of Livingstone spinners.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's possible playing XI against Gujarat Titans: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

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