Fantasy Pick: Hasaranga, Bumrah could serve you well
Fantasy XI recommendations for the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians
Rahul Maniraja
08-Apr-2022
April 9: Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 18th Match, MCA Stadium, Pune
Safe XI: Ishan Kishan, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Wanindu Hasaranga (capt), David Willey, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah (vice-capt), Tymal Mills
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
The Sri Lankan legspinner has the ability to pick up wickets in bulk which was evident in his outing against Kolkata Knight Riders, picking up 4 for 20. He was the leading wicket taker in the recent T20I World Cup with 16 wickets in eight outings at an economy of 5.20. Mumbai have struggled against wrist spin this season averaging 14.33 with six dismissals in three outings.
The Sri Lankan legspinner has the ability to pick up wickets in bulk which was evident in his outing against Kolkata Knight Riders, picking up 4 for 20. He was the leading wicket taker in the recent T20I World Cup with 16 wickets in eight outings at an economy of 5.20. Mumbai have struggled against wrist spin this season averaging 14.33 with six dismissals in three outings.
Vice-captain: Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai's go-to bowler Bumrah has loved bowling against Royal Challengers in the past picking up 24 wickets in 17 games, his most against any IPL opposition. In the game against Rajasthan Royals, he was the standout bowler picking up 3/17 in a high scoring affair.
Mumbai's go-to bowler Bumrah has loved bowling against Royal Challengers in the past picking up 24 wickets in 17 games, his most against any IPL opposition. In the game against Rajasthan Royals, he was the standout bowler picking up 3/17 in a high scoring affair.
Hot Picks
Ishan Kishan: The Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper has scored the most fantasy points among players from both the squads in this season. He started this season brilliantly with scores of 81* and 54 in the first two games. His recent scores against Royal Challengers are 9, 28, 25, 99 and 21.
Suryakumar Yadav: After missing the first couple of games through injury, Suryakumar made a stunning comeback in the last games for MI, recording a 36-ball 52. His last three scores at this venue are 44, 60 and 23.
Differential Picks
Tymal Mills: The English pacer has been amongst the wickets this season with Mumbai, picking up six wickets in three outings. He was the most prolific pacer for England in the recent T20I World Cup picking up seven wickets in four outings. Against his former side Royal Challengers, expect him to pick up some wickets.
Tilak Varma: The batter has been sensational this season so far. He has recorded scores of 22 (15 balls), 61 (33 balls) and 38* (27 balls). He has been particularly exceptional against spin, scoring 74 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 164.44.
High Risk XI: Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dewald Brevis, Harshal Patel (vice-capt), Tymal Mills, M Ashwin.