In the upcoming match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians, both teams are expected to make some changes to their playing XIs in a bid to strengthen their respective sides.
For RCB, the inclusion of Lockie Ferguson is highly anticipated. The New Zealand pacer is yet to make his debut for the team but is likely to be given a chance in the upcoming match. Ferguson’s ability to generate pace and extract bounce could add a new dimension to RCB’s bowling attack, which has struggled to make an impact so far in the tournament.
Another player who could be in line for a debut is Will Jacks. The English all-rounder has been waiting for his chance and could provide some much-needed firepower to RCB’s batting line-up, which has been overly reliant on Virat Kohli.
Vyshak Vijay Kumar is another player who could be considered for selection. The left-arm spinner has been impressive in domestic cricket and could be a handy option for RCB, especially considering their struggles in the bowling department.
If RCB opts to bowl first, the likely playing XI could see Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomror, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, and Vyshak Vijay Kumar taking the field.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are unlikely to make too many changes to their winning combination. However, they could consider bringing in Akash Madhwal, who has been impressive with the ball in the limited opportunities he has had so far. Madhwal’s ability to swing the ball early on could be crucial for MI, especially if they bowl first.
If MI bat first, their likely playing XI could include Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, and Jasprit Bumrah. If they bowl first, Akash Madhwal is expected to replace Tilak Varma in the playing XI.
Overall, both teams will be looking to make the most of the upcoming match and secure a crucial victory in their quest for a playoff spot in IPL 2024.
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