Will Jacks (who has been replaced by Michael Bracewell) will be out for the full season for Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Rajat Patidar (injured) and Wanindu Hasaranga (on international duty) will be out for the first four games.

Jofra Archer has finally joined the Mumbai Indians, but Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson won't be available for the duration of the season. They have so far just hired Sandeep Warrier.

The fifth game of the Indian Premier League 2023 will take place on April 2, 2023, at Bengaluru's renowned M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and feature two of the league's most competitive teams, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.

With five titles under their belt, the Mumbai Indians are among the IPL's most dependable teams. MI had two terrible seasons to recall because they failed to make the playoffs in both 2021 and 2022.

RCB versus MI, WPL 2023 Live score: Kanika scores twice in a row.

While Issy Wong leaves for a first ball duck, Kanika Ahuja scores on back-to-back balls. While attempting to play an offensive shot, she ultimately hands Smriti Mandhana a straightforward catch. MI: 120/6 (16 overs) (16 overs)

the 21st of March 2023 at 06:38
RCB versus MI, WPL 2023 Kanika Ahuja scores in real time for the first time in the WPL.

Pooja Vastrakar is caught by Smriti Mandhana at long-off for 19 as Kanika Ahuja records her first WPL victory (18). She attempts to hit hard but only succeeds in managing elevation rather than distance. Mumbai's fifth wicket is lost as Mandhana clings onto the high catch. MI: 120/5 (15.5 overs) (15.5 overs)

The 16th Indian Premier League (IPL) season will get off for Royal Challengers Bangalore with a thrilling home match against Mumbai Indians. On April 2 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, two star-studded teams will square off in the highly anticipated match. The RCB, who have yet to win an IPL championship, will still be led by Faf du Plessis.

With the Indian opener is allegedly ill, the Mumbai Indians may be without the services of their normal skipper Rohit Sharma in the opening game. Suryakumar Yadav might assume the role of leader in his absence.

Will Jacks' injury has led to Michael Bracewell's recruitment, which has improved RCB's balance in both areas. Josh Hazlewood, the Faf-led RCB's important pacer, will be out injured for a few games.

Due to national obligations, their wicket-taking leggie Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the opening few games. With the balance they have in their roster, RCB would like to get the competition off to a strong start.

Head-to-Head Matchup: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Mumbai Indians

The two teams have faced off 30 times in the IPL, with Mumbai dominating by 17 victories to RCB's 13 victories.