Updates:
In a nail-biting finish, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 7. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams displaying their skills and determination.
RCB got off to a strong start, with their batsmen showcasing their skills and aggression. They managed to score 221 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. MI’s response was impressive, but ultimately fell short. They scored 209 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, coming agonizingly close to the target but ultimately unable to catch up.
RCB posted a competitive total of 221/5. Virat Kohli’s knock of 67 runs off just 42 balls was the highlight of the innings. Kohli showcased his skill and finesse. The RCB batsmen worked together to build a solid foundation, with Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar contributing crucial runs. Mumbai Indians need to chase a target of 222 runs to win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
Squads:
Mumbai Indians Squad: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Jasprit Bumrah, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju, Karn Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara
Toss Update:
Mumbai Indians have won the toss and opted to field first in the crucial game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 7th April 2025. Hardik Pandya announced during the toss that Jasprit Bumrah is back in the playing XI for the Mumbai Indians after a long layoff due to an injury.
Preview:
The 20th match of IPL 2025 will witness Mumbai Indians (MI) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams are eager to bounce back after recent setbacks. MI who have just one win so far, are in desperate need of spark, while RCB, despite making a strong start, suffered a slip-up in their previous match.
The five-time IPL champions have struggled to find their rhythm, winning only one game out of four and sitting in 8th place on the points table. Although Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared to play in IPL 2025, he is expected to sit out the match against RCB. Mumbai Indians enter the fixture after losing the previous match to LSG by 12 runs.
On the other hand, RCB, with two wins and a loss, has had a solid start to the season and currently holds the 2nd spot. The team will be riding high on confidence after their impressive win against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai, breaking a 16-year winless streak at the venue.
Now, they’ll be looking to continue their momentum and break yet another streak by winning at Wankhede, a place where their last victory came back in May 2015. RCB lost the previous match to Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets. As these two big teams face-off at the iconic Wankhede, let us have a look at the telecast and streaming details of the fixture.
