MI vs RCB IPL 2025: H2H stats, Pitch report & Playing 11

By Chirag - Apr 07, 2025 10:02 AM
Last updated on Apr 07, 2025 10:03 AM

MI vs RCB IPL 2025: H2H stats, Pitch report & Playing 11

The 20th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to witness a high-octane clash between two of the league’s most followed franchises — Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Scheduled for April 7, 2025, the match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams will be eager to bounce back, having suffered defeats in their previous outings.

Match Overview

Teams: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Date & Time: 7th April 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match Number: 20 (IPL 2025)
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioCinema & Hotstar

Current Standings (IPL 2025)

RCB: 2nd (2 wins in 3 matches, 4 points)
MI: 8th (1 win in 4 matches, 2 points)

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Mumbai Indians have enjoyed dominance over Royal Challengers Bangalore. In 33 matches between the two:

Mumbai Indians Wins: 19
Royal Challengers Bangalore Wins: 14

At Wankhede Stadium, MI vs RCB:

Matches Played at Wankhede: 12
MI Wins: 9
RCB Wins: 3

However, recent form slightly tilts in RCB’s favor. In the last five meetings between the two sides, RCB has won three times while MI have managed two victories.

Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Nature: Batting paradise, favors high-scoring games
Average 1st Innings Score (Last 5 IPL Matches): 185-200
Pace vs Spin: Fast bowlers get early swing; spinners useful in middle overs
Chasing Advantage: Dew factor makes batting second easier

Probable playing-11 of MI vs RCB

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Hardik Pandya (captain), Will Jack, Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Ashwini Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Trent Boult

Impact Player: Tilak Varma.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):

Rajat Patidar (captain), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma.

Match Prediction

RCB’s Form: Strong start with 2 wins in 3 matches.
MI’s Struggles: Only 1 win in 4 games, but strong home record.
Verdict: RCB has momentum, but MI at Wankhede is always dangerous. Expect a close contest with a slight edge to RCB if they bat first.

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