IPL 2022 Match 18: RCB vs MI Predictions

Royal Challengers Bangalore is the favoured team in this IPL matchup. With strong batsmen such as Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, they have a potentially match-winning line-up. In addition, RCB also has good depth in the bowling department.

If Harshal Patel can conjure another hat-trick of wickets for RCB, fans will be delighted. And how RCB snatched their new captain Faf du Plessis in the 2022 auction was the key move in this year's campaign.

The Mumbai Indians have been in a slump as they are on a 2-game losing streak. However, they are notorious for losing a few of their first matches only to bag winning streaks in the matches to come. So, expect a nail-biting game in this particular match as both teams have a very decent line-up in their arsenal. 

Overall though, we think RCB will edge it. 

MI vs RCB Predictions 2022 

Faf du Plessis and co. are a motivated lot this season. They had beaten the last year’s runner up Kolkata Knight Riders. Bear in mind that KKR are one of the favoured contenders in the league this season, and RCB beat them without Glenn Maxwell in that RCB vs KKR match.

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RCB to win:

✅ RCB have three great, experienced batsmen in Kohli, Plessis and Maxwell.

✅ They also have a strong bowling side.  

✅ RCB want to prove itself as a strong contender for the title.

RR vs RCB Match Information

MI vs RCB who will win?

RCB and MI both have some fiery pacers, with MI's Jasprit Bumrah, in particular, creating havoc in the minds of top batsmen. Thus, a hard bouncy pitch can really shift the odds in this MI vs RCB clash. The nature of the pitch needs to be studied before betting on the match-winner, as should their head to head record.

RCB vs MI Betting Strategies

There are various cricket betting markets for every IPL match on betting sites in India. The key strategy when making MI vs RCB predictions is to study both the teams beforehand, their form, their previous performance on that particular pitch, their record while batting first or second, whether it’s a batsman-friendly pitch or a spinner-friendly pitch - which can tilt the odds in RCB's favour in this RCB vs MI match.

There are many different MI vs RCB betting strategies that can be applied. When making RCB vs MI predictions, there are a couple of things one ought to be aware of. Below, you will find some of the most important things to bear in mind when betting on this cricket match.

Who will Win

RCB would be the favourite to win this RCB vs MI match, based on their team strength on paper and recent performances.

Top Batsman

Before betting on the top batsman market, it is of importance that you do your research on every batsman's form, his ability to play against spin or pace, depending on the opposition's strengths, record against the opposition, and his performance in the previous match between these two teams. These factors can play a vital role to decide who wins this bet.

RCB Top Batsman

For RCB, the favourites the top scorers would be captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. They are followed by Glenn Maxwell, who was absolutely brilliant last season with some consistent performances.

MI Top Batsman

Mumbai Indians have one of the best opening pairs in the league in Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Both are likely to be the top 2 favourites to be the top batsmen for MI, followed by the ever consistent Suryakumar Yadav, and the explosive all-rounders Keiron Pollard.

Top Bowler

Before betting on the top bowler market on this RCB vs MI match, you should analyse the bowler's record during the current season, his record against this particular opposition, his favourite batsmen to bowl to (batsmen he has got out a maximum number of times and those who struggle against him), as well as his previous match performance against this particular team.

RCB Top Bowler

RCB have a solid bowling lineup, led by young Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel.

MI Top Bowler

Mumbai Indians have one of the best bowling attacks in the IPL, Jasprit Bumrah. Then comes the all-rounder Kieron Pollard who is as handy with the ball as they are with the bat.

MI vs RCB Player Betting

The player betting market is another new market where users have to bet on the individual performances of certain players. For example, Faf du Plessis to score more than 31.5 runs is a very attractive bet to place as he is the favourite to be RCB's top scorer. Similarly, Bumrah to take 2 or more wickets is also a very attractive bet as he is the clear favourite to be their top bowler in this MI vs RCB match.

Opening Partnership Betting

In this market, it is very important not only to focus on the opening batsmen's form but also their record as a partnership, as opening partnerships require a lot of chemistry and understanding with each other.

RCB Opening Partnership

Faf du Plessis has declared that he will be opening the innings in the IPL, alongside Anuj Rawat. They look like a solid pair that will guarantee runs up top.

MI Opening Partnership

MI have one of the best opening pairings in the league, with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan believed to be able to destroy teams at will. Both are exceptionally gifted batsmen who can also hit some huge shots.

RCB vs MI Head to Head

RCB have never won the IPL title, while the Mumbai Indians are the league leaders with 5 championship titles. The two teams have faced each other 29 times throughout the IPL history and Mumbai is on top with 17 wins. However, RCB dominated MI in the last edition of IPL with 2 wins.

Live Streaming MI vs RCB

The broadcasting rights of the IPL are owned by Star Sports with Hotstar as its official streaming partner. Hotstar charges a premium for customers who want to be able to access live streaming MI vs RCB. Another option is the various betting sites that offer IPL live streaming for their members who place a bet on the current match.