Royal Challengers Bangalore VS Mumbai Indians – MyTeam11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Prediction & Pitch Report

When Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) and Mumbai Indians(MI) met last time in IPL 2020, not even the scoreboard could separate them as the match went into the super over, which RCB eventually won. This time too, it will be a battle of the equals hoping to qualify for the playoffs. 

IPL 2020, Royal Challengers Bangalore VS Mumbai Indians: Match Details

• Date – Wednesday, 28-October 2020 
• Time – 7:30 PM IST
• Venue – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

RCB VS MI Match Preview:

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen were kept quiet in their last match against CSK. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers had a good partnership but could not up the scoring rate in the last overs. Aaron Finch's form has been concerning for the team. The team management might look at Josh Philippe to replace the struggling opener in this game.  

The bowlers could not do much as well in the previous match. However, a one-off day might not concern their overall success this season. Isuru Udana could come back into the team who was replaced by Moeen Ali due to the spinning conditions in Dubai. 

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Mumbai Indians batting hasn't looked weak despite the absence of Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya was the game-changer during the last match against RR. Saurabh Tiwary, too, has impressed with his batting as a replacement of captain Rohit. 

The bowlers went ineffective the other night. They would hope to make a comeback into the rhythm in this match. Jasprit Bumrah will be a key player for MI in this match. 

Both teams are just one step away from qualifying for the playoffs. The match could go down to the wire as both teams will be playing with high intensity. 

RCB VS MI Head to Head:

• Total – 28
• Royal Challengers Bangalore – 10
• Mumbai Indians – 18

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RCB VS MI Team News: 

Royal Challengers Bangalore - Navdeep Saini got injured during the last match. He might not be available in this game. 

Mumbai Indians - There is no clarity regarding the fitness of Rohit Sharma. He was training with the team, but his availability is still not clear.  

RCB VS MI Weather Report:

The temperature in Abu Dhabi will be around 30 degrees Celcius. 

RCB VS MI Pitch Report:

The wicket during the last match between MI & RR was good for batting in the second innings. There was a little bit of dew as well. The teams might want to chase here. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore VS Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI:

Royal Challengers Bangalore - Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Moeen Ali/ Isuru Udana, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini/Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai Indians - Quinton de Kock (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary/ Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard (c), Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Royal Challengers Bangalore VS Mumbai Indians Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - AB de Villiers, Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock 
• Batsmen - Virat Kohli(Captain), Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav(Vice-Captain) 
• All-rounders - Chris Morris, Kieron Pollard 
• Bowlers - Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah