Wankhede Stadium has been the venue for numerous memorable encounters between the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and fans are eager for another thrilling match on Monday night as these two teams clash. The season has been inconsistent for MI, who suffered their third defeat in four matches against LSG. In contrast, RCB started the season strongly, but a recent loss to Gujarat Titans has somewhat dampened their momentum.

Can they regain their winning form against a struggling MI team that is likely to be without Jasprit Bumrah? Although Bumrah is anticipated to return soon, this match against RCB may come too early for him. This is unfortunate for the IPL, as a potential showdown between Bumrah and Virat Kohli will not materialize. MI also faces other significant absences.

Rohit Sharma missed the match against LSG on Friday due to a knee injury sustained during training, as noted by captain Hardik Pandya. Will Rohit make his comeback for this match against his longtime friend and rival Kohli, despite not being the captain of their franchises but still representing their teams? Rohit has struggled in recent IPL seasons, and there is hope that a brief break will help him regain his form. It is expected that he will return for such a high-stakes match.

On the RCB side, the defeat to GT has not caused any alarm in a dressing room that appears more composed and stable than in previous years. There is a strong desire to become a successful team and finally secure a trophy this year, which may involve continuing with the lineup they have utilized thus far in the tournament.

This could mean extended opportunities for players like Devdutt Padikkal, who has had a slow start to the tournament but is known to thrive on confidence. A series of solid performances could help him regain his form and become a valuable asset for RCB. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have been outstanding this season, with significant support from Yash Dayal. They will be looking for a strong performance.

MI likely XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Vignesh Puthur, Trent Boult

RCB likely XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasik Salam

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