MI vs RCB IPL 2025: Match 20 of IPL 2025 sees Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 7. MI, with just one win in four games, are desperate to fix their misfiring batting line-up, while RCB aim to bounce back from their recent loss and continue their top-four push.

Match Details

• Fixture: MI vs RCB

• Date: April 7, 2025

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• On-Field Umpires: Vinod Seshan, Parashar Joshi

• Third Umpire: Madanagopal Jayaraman

Head-to-Head Record

Team News

Mumbai Indians Team News:
MI are reeling with three losses in four games, haunted by a misfiring batting unit. Only Suryakumar Yadav and Ryan Rickelton have managed fifties this season. The form of Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma remains a concern, and Rohit’s availability for this clash is uncertain after a knee injury. Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the squad, and while his presence lifts morale, his match fitness is still in question. Skipper Hardik Pandya, despite his five-wicket haul last game, needs more support from the batting unit.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team News:
RCB are flying high, sitting third on the points table. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal offer explosive starts, while Rajat Patidar steadies the middle. Virat Kohli, though inconsistent, remains key. Former MI star Tim David could play a decisive role at his old stomping ground. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar lead a strong pace attack, but their spin unit is yet to click. RCB will look to exploit MI’s vulnerable batting and bounce back from their recent defeat to GT.

Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium

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 a high-scoring clash with both teams eyeing totals in the 190-200 range.

Toss Prediction

The numbers favor chasing at Wankhede Stadium, with teams batting second winning 63 of 119 T20 matches played here. Given the pitch’s true nature and dew later in the night, captains usually prefer to bowl first.

Weather Forecast for April 6, 2025

Extremely sticky and warm conditions are expected in Mumbai. Humidity will remain high throughout the evening. However, there is no threat of rain, ensuring a full 40-over contest.

• Humidity: Very High

• Temperature: Around 31°C at match start

• Rain: 0% chance

Venue Stats (IPL)

• Total T20 Matches: 119

• Wins Batting First: 54 (46.15%)

• Wins Batting Second: 63 (53.85%)

• Wins After Winning Toss: 61 (52.14%)

• Wins After Losing Toss: 56 (47.86%)

• No Results: 0

• Highest Team Score: 235/1 (RCB vs MI, 2015)

• Lowest Team Score: 67 (KKR vs MI, 2008)

• Highest Successful Run Chase: 214/4 (MI vs RR, 2023)

• Best Individual Innings: 133* – AB de Villiers (RCB vs MI, 2015)

• Best Bowling Figures: 5/18 – Harbhajan Singh (MI)

Fantasy & Performance Metrics

Mumbai Indians (MI) XI

Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Trent Boult
Impact Player: Tilak Varma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB XI

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Dream11 Fantasy Team – MI vs RCB

Wicketkeepers: Ryan Rickelton (MI), Jitesh Sharma (RCB)
Batters: Virat Kohli (RCB), Suryakumar Yadav (MI), Rajat Patidar (RCB), Rohit Sharma (MI)
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (MI), Liam Livingstone (RCB)
Bowlers: Trent Boult (MI), Josh Hazlewood (RCB), Deepak Chahar (MI)

• Captain: Suryakumar Yadav

• Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli

Session Predictions & Strategy Tips

Powerplay (Overs 1–6)

• Expected Runs: 45–55

• Wickets: 1–2

• Conditions: Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar may extract early movement; MI’s top order needs to be cautious against the new ball.

First 10 Overs

• Expected Runs: 85–95

• Insights: Spin challenge from Krunal and Santner in the middle overs. Batters like Padikkal and Surya could capitalize if settled.

Death Overs (Overs 16–20)

• Expected Runs: 50–60

• Strategy: Big hitters like Livingstone, Tim David, and Hardik Pandya will be key in the final overs. Boult and Chahar expected to close for MI.

MI vs RCB IPL 2025 Match Prediction

Both sides pack explosive batting and experienced bowlers. MI holds the edge with greater all-round balance and home familiarity at Wankhede. RCB will need Virat and Patidar to anchor while Livingstone & Tim David provide fireworks.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win a close encounter at home.

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