MI vs RCB Match Prediction: In the IPL 2025, today, Royal Challengers will be taking on Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. With RCB’s tough side and return of Jasprit Bumrah in Mumbai Indians, we can expect a close contest. Talking about the journey so far, the Mumbai Indians have faced a challenging start, sitting at 8th on the points table with just one victory in their four matches. In contrast, RCB, although starting strong, will aim to recover from a recent defeat to the Gujarat Titans.
Match Details
- Teams: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Match Number: 20th Match of IPL 2025
- Date: April 7, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, often resulting in high-scoring matches. The fast outfield and short boundaries further enhance scoring opportunities. Historically, teams chasing have had a better success rate here, often aided by dew in the evening. The average first innings score at this venue hovers around 171.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 33
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 19
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 14
MI vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
MI’s ace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah is very much likely to play today’s match. However, the bad news is that, there is a high chance that senior player Rohit Sharma would miss his second game. Coach has shared the update on him and said that his inclusion will be subject to his fitness. However, it seems that he will be benched.
- Will Jacks
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Naman Dhir
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Verma
- Raj Angad Bawa
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Mitchell Santner
- Trent Boult
- Ashwani Kumar
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Impact player: Vignesh Puthur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB is looking solid from the first match itself. They might not make any change in their playing XI.
- 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 Dar
Predicted Top Performers
Mumbai Indians
- Suryakumar Yadav: SKY’s form will play an important role in MI’s batting fortunes as he anchors the middle order with aggressive intent.
- Hardik Pandya: As an all-rounder, Pandya’s contributions with both bat and ball will be crucial for MI’s success.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Rajat Patidar: His recent form suggests he could play a significant role in RCB’s top order.
- Josh Hazlewood: Known for his economic bowling, Hazlewood will be pivotal in containing MI during key phases.
Momentum Shifters
- Rohit Sharma Performance (SR >145 for 30+ runs): Increases MI’s win probability by +32%.
- Powerplay Performance (>50 runs without loss): Provides a +27% win probability boost for the batting team.
- Hardik Pandya’s Death Overs (Economy rate <9.0): Offers a +25% win probability for MI.
- Josh Hazlewood’s Bowling (Economy rate <7.0 with 2+ wickets): Adds +30% win probability for RCB.
Match Prediction
Mumbai Indians, benefiting from home advantage, are slightly favored owing to their historical performance at Wankhede and the well-rounded nature of their squad. However, RCB’s dynamic top order and strong bowling unit, led by Josh Hazlewood, present a significant challenge.
Ultimately, the result may hinge on RCB’s ability to restrict MI’s formidable batting lineup during the powerplay and death overs. If Mumbai can leverage their local knowledge and star players’ return, they could tip the balance in their favor, despite RCB’s impressive recent record. Expect a high-scoring affair, where strategic nuances play a crucial role in determining the winner.
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