Mumbai Indians Playing 11 vs RCB: The good news for Mumbai Indians fans is that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is ready to return. Bumrah is now available to play for the Mumbai Indians, who have already lost three matches in IPL 2025. He is likely to come straight into the playing XI, but the big question is: who will make way for him?
The team already has two pacers, Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, while Hardik Pandya is the third option as an all-rounder. In this situation, Tilak Verma might be left out of the playing XI. He could be used again as an impact player.
Bumrah Confirmed to Play Against RCB Today
Mumbai Indians will play their fifth match of the season today, 7th April, against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The good news for fans is that Jasprit Bumrah will play in this match. This has been confirmed by the team’s head coach, Mahela Jayawardene.
Who Will Be Dropped for Bumrah?
The big question was—who will be left out of the playing XI to make space for Bumrah? The answer is Ashwini Kumar. He was playing as the third pacer in earlier matches but will now be replaced by Bumrah.
How Will Mumbai Use Bumrah?
Mumbai Indians already have two pacers—Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. So, Bumrah will be used in the middle and death overs. Boult and Chahar will bowl in the beginning. The two spinners will be Vignesh Puthur and Mitchell Santner. Hardik Pandya will be the fourth pace option. He will bowl, depending on the match situation.
Changes Possible in Batting Line-Up
Some changes can also be seen in the batting order, especially since Rohit Sharma did not play in the last match. He is expected to return today.
Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dheer, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur