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In the 25th match of IPL 2024, five-time champions Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Thursday. This match will feature an intriguing battle between Indian team's crucial players Virat Kohli and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Both these stalwarts have turned many matches in the past, but in IPL, witnessing the clash of bat and ball between these giants will be thrilling. Meanwhile, criticism is mounting on Hardik Pandya and Faf du Plessis as captains due to their inconsistent performances.
Kohli and Bumrah Draw Everyone's Attention
Whenever Kohli and Bumrah face off, it's always a fascinating contest. Looking at the stats, Kohli scores against Bumrah at a strike rate of 152.17. On the other hand, Bumrah has dismissed Kohli four times in the IPL. Kohli opens the batting for RCB, while Bumrah usually starts the bowling for Mumbai. Everyone's eyes will be on Kohli and Bumrah in this match to see who dominates whom.
Concerns About RCB's Other Batsmen
Former captain Virat Kohli has been performing well for RCB, including scoring a century in the previous match against Rajasthan Royals. However, the failure of other batsmen is a concern for the team this season. RCB's other batsmen, especially foreign players, need to find form quickly. Captain Faf du Plessis has started well, but he hasn't been able to prolong his innings. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green's bats have been silent.
Questions Raised About Faf's Captaincy
Faf du Plessis made some mistakes as captain in the match against Rajasthan, which cost the team dearly. He didn't bowl even a single over to Glenn Maxwell, who has been the team's most successful bowler this season. This raised questions about Faf's captaincy, and many former players criticized him.
Mumbai Indians Need a Quick Turnaround
Mumbai Indians, who usually start slowly in the IPL, have had a disappointing season so far. Under new captain Hardik Pandya, they have only won one match out of four. The team knows that if they don't turn things around quickly, the road ahead will be tough. Therefore, their focus will be on defeating RCB to boost team morale.
Probable Playing XI for Both Teams:
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammed Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.
IPL 2024's 25th match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played on April 11, Thursday.
Where will Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore's 25th match be played?
The league's 25th match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
When will Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore's match start?
The Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match will start at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss happening half an hour earlier at 7:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast the match?
Star Sports has the broadcasting rights for the Indian Premier League. Live commentary in English will be available on Star Sports 1 HD/SD, and Hindi commentary on Star Sports Hindi HD/SD. Star Sports channels will provide live commentary in several other languages besides Hindi and English.
How to watch the live match on phone or laptop?
You can watch the live stream of this match on the Jio Cinema app in India.
How to watch the live match for free?
The match is being broadcast on Jio Cinema. You don't need to pay any fee to watch this match on this app. You can install the Jio Cinema app on your phone and watch this IPL match for free.
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