Match Preview: MI vs RCB – IPL 2025 Match 20
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will play host as Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match number 20 of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Monday, April 7.
Mumbai Indians find themselves in a tough spot, sitting at 8th place on the points table with just one win from four games. Their latest outing ended in a narrow 12-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Captain Hardik Pandya will be eager to turn things around and revive their campaign.
Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma’s availability, as the star opener missed the previous match after taking a blow. His fitness will be reassessed during Sunday’s net session.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style with impressive wins over Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. However, their momentum was halted in their first home game, where they suffered a disappointing 8-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans.
Now, under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB will aim to bounce back and regain their form when they face a struggling Mumbai Indians side at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, Monday’s clash promises to be a high-octane encounter.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report – MI vs RCB
The pitch at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is known to favour the batters, especially as the game progresses. While the new ball offers some early swing, making life tricky for openers, set batters can capitalize quickly thanks to the short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield.
The venue has hosted 119 IPL matches, with an average first innings score of 171. Interestingly, chasing teams hold the edge here, having won 65 games, while teams batting first have won 53.
Expect a high-scoring thriller if the batters survive the initial swing!
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL
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Total Matches Played: 33
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Matches Won by Mumbai Indians: 19
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Matches Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 14
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Tied: 0
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No Result: 0
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First-ever Meeting: April 20, 2008
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Most Recent Clash: April 11, 2024
Mumbai Indians have a slight edge over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their overall head-to-head battles, winning 19 out of 33 encounters. However, RCB will be keen to narrow the gap in their upcoming face-off.
MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians:
Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Raj Bawa, Hardik Pandya(c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur.
Impact Player: Tilak Varma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam
MI vs RCB Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Phil Salt
Phil Salt Eyes Strong Comeback After Brief Dip
After a blazing start to his IPL 2025 campaign, Phil Salt was rested in the previous match. The explosive opener made headlines with a 31-ball 56 against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders, followed by a quickfire 32 off just 16 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings. As he prepares to return to the XI, Salt will face a stern test against seasoned pacers Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar on a surface that offers early swing. If the Englishman can weather the new-ball storm and get going, it could lay the platform for a big total for RCB at the Wankhede.
Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult
Trent Boult Set to Lead MI’s Attack with the New Ball
Trent Boult will be a crucial weapon for Mumbai Indians in the powerplay, thanks to his ability to swing the ball both ways at high pace. On a pitch that offers movement early on, Boult will be aiming to strike early and put RCB on the back foot. His face-off with Virat Kohli promises to be a highlight of the match — a battle of experience and class. MI skipper Hardik Pandya will be counting on Boult to make an impact up front and set the tone for the rest of the innings.
