πππππ :ββββββΒ Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
ππππ : April 07, Monday
ππππ : 19:30 PM IST
πππππ :β Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India
ππππππππππ : Indian Premier League 2025
Mumbai Indians have dominated Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede, winning eight matches while losing only three.
- The only time Mumbai tasted success this season was during a match at their home turf, whereas RCB’s single defeat in the competition occurred when they played at their own stadium.
- Suryakumar Yadav is MIβs main batter this season, scoring 171 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 161.32.
- RCBβs Virat Kohli has a terrific record at the Wankhede β 574 runs in 18 matches at an average of 44.15 and a strike rate of 136.
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
MI vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 20 of the IPL 2025 sees Mumbai Indians (MI) hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede this Monday. Itβs been a bumpy ride for Mumbai so farβthree tough losses and just one solid win at home. RCB kicked things off strongly with two convincing victories, but their momentum took a hit after a big loss to Gujarat Titans. Can Mumbai find their rhythm again, or will RCB bounce back and hand them another defeat?
TEAMS PREVIEW
Mumbai Indians Preview
Itβs been a bumpy IPL season so far for Mumbai Indians. Theyβve picked up just one win at home, while losing all three away matches. Their only real high point was the win over KKR at Wankhede, but away from home, theyβve been poor. In the last match, they fell short by 12 runs chasing 204 against LSG.
Their top order hasnβt fired consistently. Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton have had their moments but havenβt done enough. Rohit Sharma missed the last game and hasnβt been in great rhythm lately, so expectations from him arenβt high at this stage.
Tilak Varma couldnβt find the boundary at the right time in their last match, and that slow patch proved costly. But the Wankhede should suit his game better, and he might come good here. Suryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, has been excellentβ171 runs in four innings, averaging 57 and a strike rate over 160.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a strong start with away wins over KKR and CSK. But things took a turn when they played at home for the first time this season, going down to Gujarat Titans. RCB batted first at the batting-friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and posted a below-par 169-8. Gujarat had no trouble chasing that, getting there in just 17.2 overs and losing only two wickets.
It was a tough outing for RCB, and theyβll want to shake it off quickly and get back in the groove.
The top order is clicking well. Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, and Rajat Patidar have all looked solid. Patidar has chipped in twice already, and Salt should enjoy the surface at the Wankhedeβexpect him to go hard from the start and get a quickfire 25-30 runs.
Kohli loves playing here too, averaging over 40 with five fifties at a strike rate of 136. After a couple of quiet outings, heβll be keen to make it count.
Liam Livingstone, who hadnβt done much in the first two games, found his rhythm with a 54 off 40 against GTβthe highest score for RCB that day. Further down, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David are reliable for late-over firepower. David was especially impressive in the last match, hammering 32* off just 18 and proving he can do real damage.
Weather Conditions
The Wankhede track is generally flat and run-friendly. Still, expect some movement for pacers under lights, especially in the opening overs with the new ball. Once batters weather this challenging start, run-scoring becomes much easier. Spin bowlers typically find little assistance here with minimal turn available. The pitch should be hard and firm, making life difficult for slower bowlers.
Expect extremely sticky and warm conditions in Mumbai, though rain won’t be a factor during the match.
MI vs RCB Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium usually sees first-innings scores averaging 170. RCB holds the IPL record here with 235-1 against MI in 2015. Last season alone, four matches produced totals exceeding 200, including Mumbai Indians’ massive 234-5 versus Delhi Capitals. Considering how runs flow at this stadium, both teams will likely aim for 190-200 to feel comfortable about their chances.
Toss: To Bowl
The numbers favor chasing at Wankhede Stadium, with teams batting second winning 65 T20 matches compared to 54 victories for teams setting targets. This trend comes from a total of 119 T20 games played at the venue.
