RCB Vs MI IPL 2022 Match 18: Full Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction

It's time for one of the biggest clashes of IPL. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will be up against each other in the 18th match of IPL 2022 on 9th April from 7:30 PM onwards at the MCA Stadium, Pune.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are currently at the 6th position on the points table with two wins in three games. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians still haven't opened their account as they are coming from straight three defeats.

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RCB vs MI: 18th Match Preview

Match Details:-

Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians – Match 18
Venue: Maharastra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Pune.
Date & Time: 9th April 2022 at 7:30 PM (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, and JIO TV.

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Pitch Report: RCB vs MI: Match 18

Pitch Report: The pitch of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium allows the batters to amass good runs in the initial overs. As the match progresses, the spinners find the surface helpful. Quick bowlers can flourish throughout if they deliver in the right areas.

Head to Head Stats:

Matches Played: 29
Won by MI: 17
Won by RCB: 12

Injury News:

There is no injury news till now from both teams.

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Team News: RCB vs MI

Royal Challengers Bangalore :

Newly appointed RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis has started his captaincy journey with correct accuracy. Faf-led RCB has secured two wins in the first three games they have played so far. Virat Kohli isn't looking in good touch however, Faf and DK are doing the job for the team. Shahbaz is performing for RCB in every game with the bat and contributing to team victory.

However, Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga lead up the bowling department with their magic. Glenn Maxwell will be available for selection on this game as he completed his quarantine. It will be a tough challenge for the blue Paltan to defeat an in-form RCB XI.

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Mumbai Indians:

The most successful franchise in the world of T20 cricket is nonother than the Mumbai Indians franchise. But, they are struggling to get their first victory of this season. In the last three games, they have faced defeats against DC, RR, and KKR respectively. Ishan Kishan and Surya are showing they're fine form but Rohit and Bumrah are not at their best.

Meanwhile, the good news for the camp is that youngsters Tilak Verma and Dewald Brevis both are showing their talents in the field by scoring crucial runs in important situations. Tilak Verma hammered a half-century in the last game while Brevis recorded some classy hits over the fence. It's a must-win game for the Blue Paltan as they have already suffered three defeats in the tournament.

RCB vs MI: Match 18: Possible Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore :

Faf du Plessis (C)
Anuj Rawat
Virat Kohli
Sherfane Rutherford
Shahbaz Ahmed
Dinesh Karthik (wk)
Wanindu Hasaranga
David Willey
Harshal Patel
Akash Deep
Mohammed Siraj

Mumbai Indians :

Rohit Sharma (C)
Ishan Kishan (wk)
Dewald Brevis
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Verma
Kieron Pollard
Daniel Sams
Murugan Ashwin
Jasprit Bumrah
Basil Thampi
Tymal Mills

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IPL Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: RCB vs MI: Match 18:

Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma
All-rounders: David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Murugan Ashwin

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

Other C/VC options: Faf Du Plessis, Ishan Kishan, and Harshal Patel

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.