What
The Royal Challengers look set to take the challenge to the Mumbai Indians on the latter’s home ground
When
Friday, March 20, 8pm. With both teams having won their previous two encounters, it will be a mouth-watering prospect to see them clash for the top spot on the points table.
Where
Brabourne Stadium (CCI, Mumbai). Having already played hosts to the Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals run-fest, it would be worth watching this match which will be played under lights. The dew factor is likely to come into play and the toss might give one of the two sides a bit of an advantage.
The Protagonists
This match is all about who gets to sit at the top of the table. The Mumbai Indians, now with their full squad at their disposal, would want to win with the massive home support behind them. Players such as Pollard, Jayasuriya, Tendulkar can strike fear in any bowler’s heart, and with bowlers such as Zaheer, Malinga, Harbhajan, they look set for another victory.
Standing in their way, however, is a resilient Royal Challengers Bangalore team, who are without a certain Ross Taylor, but are playing brilliantly nonetheless. Kallis, Steyn, Kumar and Kumble have the ability to destroy any formidable batting order, and Pandey, Uthappa, Dravid and Kohli are the batting strengths. Both teams are matched equally in all departments, and this match will truly set Brabourne Stadium and Mumbai alight.
What next?
A win for the Mumbai Indians would give an added boost to their campaign, and keep them at the top of the table. A victory for the Royal Challengers Bangalore would displace the Mumbai Indians from the top spot and RCB would be first instead.
Both teams have their fair share of veterans and also a talented bunch of youngsters.
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