Mumbai, Apr 11: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss at Wankhede Stadium, here and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 25th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Thursday.
Both teams induced a few changes in their playing XI. Mumbai Indians have played four matches so far and have won just once. Similarly, RCB have played five and have managed a single victory.
The two teams have met 32 times in the tournament so far since 2008. Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious in 18 matches, while Royal Challengers Bangalore have won 13. There was no result in one match.
Squads:
Royal Challengers Bangalore XI: Faf du Plessis (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Mahipal Lomror, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep.
Mumbai Indians XI: Hardik Pandya(Captain) Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Tilak Varma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee and Akash Madhwal.