Match Overview:
MI vs RCB: The Mumbai Indians will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match No. 20 of the ongoing IPL 2025. On Monday, April 7, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai,
Mumbai has only won one of their first four games and is currently at eighth in the points standings. Their most recent match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium ended in a heartbreaking 12-run loss. Hardik Pandya and his team would like to win on Monday in order to restart their campaign. Prior to the final game, Rohit Sharma had an injury and was forced to miss it. When he bats at the nets on Sunday, his level of fitness will be analyzed.
In the meantime, RCB defeated Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders back-to-back to start their campaign. However, their first home game against the Gujarat Titans ended their brief winning streak. Eight wickets separated them from victory. At the legendary Wankhede Stadium, the Rajat Patidar-led team will try to resume winning ways against a rusty Mumbai.
MI vs RCB Match Details:
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: Monday, April 7, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
It will be expected that Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will go for the batters. The first hitters will need to use be careful, yet, since the fresh ball will swing around. Given the venue’s short boundaries and quick outfield, it shouldn’t be too hard for the batters to change gears if they can settle into the crease. After 119 games, the IPL’s average first-inning score at Wankhede Stadium is 171. Teams who bat first have won 53 games, compared to 65 wins for chasing teams.
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 33
Mumbai Indians Won: 19
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 14
MI vs RCB Match Prediction:
In their past several meetings, RCB has defeated MI thanks to their potent batting lineup and powerful speed attack. MI hasn’t been playing at their best yet, but they are still in the top six. However, it might become a shootout between the batters if the Wankhede pitch is flat. Since both teams are trying to win, the toss will be important.
MI vs RCB Predicted Playing 11
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Hardik Pandya(c), Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, and Jasprit Bumrah or Vignesh Puthur.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Rajat Patidar (C), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal.
