MI Playing XI vs RCB – RCB vs MI LIVE – Record 5 time IPL Champions, Mumbai Indians will kick start their Indian Premier League 2023 campaign against formidable opponents, Royal Challengers Bangalore. In what appears to be a mouthwatering encounter, the Mumbai outfits are raring to go after a dismal show in 2022. Skipper Rohit Sharma is FIT, just in time for his side’s opening game. On the other hand, Jofra Archer is READY to make is much awaited debut for MI. Follow Indian Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jofra Archer, Arshad Khan
Subs: Jason Behrendorff, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Sandeep Warrier, Ramandeep Singh
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The biggest update for the Mumbai Indians squad is that skipper Rohit Sharma is fit just in time for their opening game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
India and Mumbai Indians’ captain Rohit Sharma was forced to miss the IPL captains’ meeting and photoshoot in Ahmedabad. As per the Times of India, Rohit was sick and decided against travelling. While sick, Rohit is expected to be available for Mumbai Indians’ opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 2.
“He was unwell and thus could not travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-IPL captains’ meeting and photoshoot. He is, however, likely to be available for MI’s opening game in IPL-2023 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 2,” a reliable source told TOI.
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However, the biggest highlight for Mumbai Indians is the upcoming debut for Jofra Archer. After missing the entire of IPL 2022 with an injury, the English speedster is expected to get his debut for the Men in Blue. Among the key absentees, Jasprit Bumrah with his back injury and Jhye Richardson with his hamstring injury have been ruled out of the tournament.
RCB vs MI – What to expect from the 5-time champions?
- The Expectations will be high for Rohit Sharma and Co after the most successful IPL side finished bottom last in 2022.
- Therefore MI will be raring to kick start their campaign on a strong note against RCB.
- The Blues have a strong batting lineup, with Rohit Sharma, Cameroon Green, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav forming the top order batting lineup.
- Down the order, Tim David and Tilak Verma can light up the Chinnaswamy with their short and quick bursting fiery knocks.
- The bowling department is a bit shaky for MI with Richardshon and Bumrah being ruled out.
- Archer and Jason Behrendorff can work wonders with assistance from Shams Mulani.
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