Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 20 of IPL 2025 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, April 7.
Mumbai are struggling at No. 8 on the points table after winning just one out of their first four games. They faced an agonizing 12-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their most recent match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. With skipper Rohit Sharma missing the last game due to injury, his fitness will be evaluated ahead of this match. Hardik Pandya and his team will look to bounce back with a much-needed win on Monday.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, started their campaign with two wins against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. However, their momentum was broken in their home fixture, where they lost to Gujarat Titans by eight wickets. RCB will be aiming to recover from this loss and get back to winning ways against a struggling Mumbai side at Wankhede Stadium.
Match Details
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 20, IPL 2025 |
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| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Monday, April 7, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 33 |
|---|---|
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 19 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is expected to favor the batters, but the new ball will swing around, and opening batters will need to be cautious. Once set, the batters can accelerate, especially with the fast outfield and short boundaries. The average first-innings score at Wankhede in IPL matches is 171, with chasing teams winning 65 times and teams batting first winning 53 times.
MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians:
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Will Jacks
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Ryan Rickelton (wk)
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Naman Dhir
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Raj Bawa
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Hardik Pandya (c)
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Mitchell Santner
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Deepak Chahar
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Trent Boult
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Ashwani Kumar
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Vignesh Puthur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
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Phil Salt
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Virat Kohli
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Devdutt Padikkal
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Rajat Patidar (C)
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Liam Livingstone
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Jitesh Sharma (WK)
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Krunal Pandya
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Tim David
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Josh Hazlewood
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Yash Dayal
Key Players to Watch
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Phil Salt (RCB): Salt made a strong impact in his first few matches, with a blistering 56 off 31 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders and a cameo of 32 off 16 balls against Chennai Super Kings. His contest against MI’s new ball bowlers, Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, could be crucial for RCB’s total.
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Trent Boult (MI): Boult’s ability to swing the ball both ways will be vital for MI. His contest against Virat Kohli at the top of the innings could set the tone for the match, and Hardik Pandya will be hoping for early breakthroughs from Boult.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling First Likely to Win
Considering the conditions at Wankhede Stadium, the team that bowls first will have an advantage. The early swing could make a difference, and chasing could be more favorable as the match progresses.
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