Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 | Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match Type: High-voltage league encounter | Pitch Report: Batting-friendly
Cricket fans are gearing up for a blockbuster Sunday evening as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. With its batting-friendly conditions, Wankhede promises a high-scoring thriller under the lights.
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 33
Mumbai Indians Wins: 19
Royal Challengers Bangalore Wins: 13
While MI holds the historical edge, recent form suggests a closer contest. In the last year, RCB have played 15 matches, winning 7 and losing 8, which gives them a 46.67%-win rate. As both teams eye the playoffs, this clash could be a turning point in the season.
Pre-Match Records: Players in Form
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 176 runs from 4 matches, including a half-century
Phil Salt (RCB): Started the season with a 56-run knock
Virat Kohli (RCB): Notched a classy half-century in the season opener
Inside Team News
Jasprit Bumrah is back in the MI camp but will miss this match.
Fans will also miss seeing Rohit Sharma, who is unavailable for the clash.
Players To Watch Out For
Virat Kohli (RCB)
The leading run-scorer in IPL history, Kohli was the Orange Cap holder in IPL 2024 with 741 runs at a strike rate of 154.7. He kicked off 2025 with an unbeaten 59 and continues to be RCB’s batting backbone.
Phil Salt (RCB)
A destructive opener, Salt scored 435 runs at a strike rate of 182 in IPL 2024. He began this season with a blistering 56 and holds a powerplay strike rate of 162.5 in T20s since 2023.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
SKY remains MI’s middle-order rock. With 1253 runs at an average of 40.4 and a strike rate of 167.5 since 2022, he’s a boundary-hitting machine—especially dangerous in the middle overs.
Hardik Pandya (MI)
Hardik returned with a five-wicket haul against LSG and remains a lethal finisher with a strike rate of 182.9 in death overs. A key all-rounder for MI’s balance.
Probable Playing XIs (Including Impact Players)
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Impact: Vignesh Puthur
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Impact: Rasikh Salam
Full Squad Lists
Mumbai Indians Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Krishnan Shrijith, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Corbin Bosch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh
Winning Probability & Fan Interaction
While MI holds the edge in head-to-head battles, RCB’s recent form and squad strength suggest a tight contest. Expect a 50-50 split with momentum and conditions playing a key role.
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Let the banter begin as the countdown to fireworks at Wankhede begins!
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