The stage is set at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians are taking on Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bangalore. Hardik, the Mumbai Indians captain, has opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
Mumbai’s lineup looks more balanced now with star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and former captain Rohit Sharma back in the mix. Although Rohit isn’t part of the playing eleven, he’ll be available as an impact player. The team’s batting order features Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton as wicketkeeper, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Vignesh Puthur.
On the other side, Royal Challengers Bangalore has Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, captain Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma as wicketkeeper, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal.
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