MI vs RCB Live Score Updates, IPL 2023: Faf Du Plessis Solid As 4-Down RCB Aim For Big Total vs MI | Cricket News

MI vs RCB, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Kumar Kartikeya has provided Mumbai Indians with another breakthrough as he dismissed Mahipal Lomror for 1. The ball hits the edge and then dislodges the bails on the leg-stump. Fourth wicket gone for RCB.

RCB 143/4 (13.4 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Jason Behrendorff comes to the rescue again and this time he dismisses Glenn Maxwell for 68. Maxwell smashes it hard for a six but Nehal Wadhera takes a brilliant catch at the long-off as RCB lose their third wicket. It is also the third wicket for Behrendorff.

RCB 136/3 (12.3 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: 12 runs off the over

Mumbai Indians ace spinner Piyush Chawla brutally fails to leave an impact today as he gets brutally thrashed by Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. In his previous over, the duo smashes 12 runs as Chawla leaks a total of 41 runs in his entire four-over spell. 

RCB 131/2 (12 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Faf hits 50

Faf du Plessis takes a single off Chris Jordan’s delivery and brings up his 31st IPL half-century. He takes only 30 balls to reach the 50-run mark and RCB aim for a huge total. With this, faf and Mxwell have stitched a 100-run stand between them. 

RCB 112/2 (10.4 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Faf nears 50

After Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis is also inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his 31st half-century in the IPL. In the previous over of Akash Madhwal, the duo smashes 17 runs as RCB go past 100 in 10 overs.

RCB 104/2 (10 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Maxwell hits 50

Glenn Maxwell takes a single off Akash Madhwal’s delivery and brings up his fifty. He takes only 25 balls to reach the fifty-run mark. It his also his 17th IPL half-century. Terrific batting from Maxwell. 

RCB 92/2 (9.2 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Maxwell nears 50

Glenn Maxwell is on fire and he is ruthlessly thrashing every bowler. He is currently batting at  45 and inching closer towards his 17th IPL half-century. He is also getting a strong support from skipper Faf du Plessis from the other end. 

RCB 87/2 (9 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Fifty-run partnership

Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell smash 16 runs in the previous over of Chris Jordan. The over includes two massive sixes from Maxwell. With this, the duo have stitched a fifty-run stand between them as Royal Challengers Bangalore aim for a huge total. 

RCB 72/2 (7 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Good powerplay for RCB

Despite losing two wickets in a quick succession, Royal Challengers Bangalore had a good outing in the powerplay. In the previous over, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell smash 11 runs off Piyush Chawla’s delivery as RCB go past 55 in just 6 overs. 

RCB 56/2 (6 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Big over for RCB

Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell change the momentum of the game as they start dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Jason Behrendorff, the duo smashes 16 runs which includes two boundaries from Maxwell and a six from Faf. 

RCB 45/2 (5 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: 9 runs off the over

Despite losing two wickets in a quick succession, Faf du Plessis continues to deal in boundaries and keeps the momentum towards RCB. In the previous over of Cameron Green, Faf, along with Glenn Maxwell smash nine runs. The over includes two boundaries from Faf. 

RCB 29/2 (4 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Jason Behrendorff strikes again and this time he removes Anuj Rawat for 6. Rawat tries to go for a scoop shot but ends up giving a simple catch to Cameron Green. Second wicket gone for RCB as Faf has now been joined by Glenn Maxwell. 

RCB 16/2 (2.2 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Faf key for RCB

After the shocking dismissal of Virat Kohli, skipper Faf du Plessis will be key for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has been joined by Anuj Rawat at the crease and in the previous over of Piyush Chawla. he smashed two boundaries.

RCB 12/1 (2 overs)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Jason Behrendorff has provided Mumbai Indians with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Virat Kohli in the first over for 1. The ball hits the edge as wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan takes a simple catch. The on-field signals not out but the DRS reviews gave the decision in the favour of MI. 

RCB 2/1 (0.5 over)

MI vs RCB, Live Score: We are underway

The IPL 2023 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore begins with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis opening for RCB. On the other hand, Jason Behrendorff will be bowling the first over for MI. 

MI vs RCB, Live Score: RCB’s Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik(w), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

MI vs RCB, Live Score: MI’s Playing XI

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Here’s what Faf du Plessis said at the toss

“Generally you chase here because of the nature of this ground. Big score always creates the scoreboard pressure. Hopefully we get wickets in their innings. There are a lot of teams in the race for that third and fourth spot, we need to play good cricket. One change for us, Vyshak comes in for Karn Sharma.”

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

“We are going to bowl first. It’s been good for us, we have chased down targets here, it’s a good pitch. Looks like a typical grass covering. Not sure how it’s going to play, but we are hoping for the best. We understand the importance of this game, what’s in our control is in our control. Rest will take care of itself. Archer is out, we got Jordan, he will make his debut today.”

MI vs RCB, Live Score: MI win toss, opt to bowl

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2023 match. 

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Pitch report from Aaron Finch

“I think this (surface) will be an absolute beauty. There’s a nice even covering of grass right through, on a red soil wicket, that keeps enough pace in it so it doesn’t spin too much. I think it’ll spin in the first half, there’s just a touch of moisture on top. So it’ll get better and better as the game goes on.”

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Strong pace attack

The inclusion of Josh Hazlewood has provided a shot in the arm to RCB’s bowling with Mohammed Siraj at the helm, having snaffled 15 wickets in 10 matches so far.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: RCB’s poor middle order

But it remains to be seen if RCB have more in their batting shelf apart from the big three, who have done the heavy lifting so far in the IPL. Dinesh Karthik has failed with the bat this season and RCB also do not have a big hitter in their lower-middle order either.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Faf du Plessis’ blistering form

With 511 runs, Faf Du Plessis is the only batter this season to have crossed the 500-run mark and RCB will hope that their skipper gets going with others in his tow to a big total if they bat first.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: RCB’s loss against DC

Mahipal Lomror struck a quality 54 against Delhi Capitals but his knock was not enough as RCB suffered a shock defeat, which kept them at the fifth spot in the points table with five wins and as many defeats in 10 matches.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: RCB’s dependence on top order

RCB will hope that their troika of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell fire at the top, since whenever they have done so collectively, the team has found itself mostly on the right side of the results.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Bowling concerns for MI

At the same time, Mumbai Indians will also be concerned about their death overs bowling, having conceded four consecutive totals in excess of 200 while bowling first, two of which were recorded on flat decks here at the Wankhede Stadium.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: MI’s loss against CSK

MI tried taking pressure off Sharma by sending him at No. 3 in their last game against Chennai Super Kings, but it was a move that worked for none of the parties involved. Sharma endured his second consecutive duck and fourth single-digit score on the trot while an otherwise firing Green fell for six at the opening slot. MI could only make a poor 139/8 in CSK’s home ground, losing an away game to their arch rivals for the first time in 13 years.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: MI’s strong batting order

However, with Sharma not firing at the top, MI have had the likes of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Cameron Green consolidating in the middle while Tilak Varma and Tim David have also found their groove as finishers late in the order.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Crucial match for MI

For the sixth-placed Mumbai Indians to move up in the points table, it is imperative that their best batter in the line-up fires. In last year’s IPL, which also was MI’s poorest in terms of performance as they finished last, Sharma averaged a little over 19 while scoring 268 runs in 14 matches.

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Rohit Sharma eyes redemption

With the race for playoffs intensifying, captain Rohit Sharma’s form with the bat and bowling in the death overs will be a huge concern for the hosts. With 184 runs in 10 matches at a forgettable average of 18.39 and a solitary half-century, Sharma is enduring a second consecutive poor season with the bat. 

MI vs RCB, Live Score: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2023 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, straight from the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Stay tuned for all the live updates.