Match Day: MI vs RCB – Monday, April 7, 2025
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match 20, IPL 2025
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- MI Captain: Hardik Pandya
- RCB Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Eyes On: Virat Kohli – RCB’s key batter and one of the biggest names in world cricket
Virat Kohli will once again be in the spotlight tonight at Wankhede as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lock horns with Mumbai Indians. Kohli’s match-ups with MI pacers Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah are always thrilling to watch — full of tension, tactics, and top-class cricket. Let’s break down how Virat has performed against these two MI bowlers in IPL and across all formats.
Virat Kohli vs Trent Boult – Head-to-Head Stats
In IPL Matches
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings (Inns) | 13 |
| Runs Scored | 99 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 73 |
| Batting Average (Bat Av) | 99 |
| Batting Strike Rate (Bat SR) | 135.61 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 8.13 |
| Wickets Lost (Wkts) | 1 |
Expert View:
In IPL, Trent Boult has bowled to Virat in 13 innings and dismissed him just once. Kohli has scored 99 runs at a decent strike rate of 135.61. Though Boult has pace and swing, Kohli has mostly played him safely in IPL games.
In All Formats – T20s, ODIs & Tests Combined
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 28 |
| Runs Scored | 324 |
| Balls Faced | 409 |
| Batting Average | 54 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 79.21 |
| Wickets Lost | 6 |
| SR per Over | 4.75 |
Expert View:
Across all formats, Boult has dismissed Kohli 6 times in 28 innings. Kohli has scored 324 runs but with a lower strike rate (79.21). In ODIs and Tests, Boult’s swing has troubled Kohli more than in T20s.
Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah – IPL Head-to-Head
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings (Inns) | 17 |
| Runs Scored | 150 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 101 |
| Batting Average (Bat Av) | 30 |
| Batting Strike Rate (Bat SR) | 148.51 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 8.91 |
| Wickets Lost (Wkts) | 5 |
Expert View:
Bumrah has had the upper hand over Kohli in IPL. In 16 innings, Bumrah has dismissed Kohli 5 times. However, Kohli has also scored at a very strong strike rate of 148.51, indicating he doesn’t hold back — but the risk is high.
Summary – Expert Takeaway
| Match-up | Edge |
|---|---|
| Kohli vs Boult (IPL) | Kohli – Solid, only 1 dismissal |
| Kohli vs Boult (All Formats) | Balanced – Boult 6 dismissals |
| Kohli vs Bumrah (IPL) | Bumrah – 5 dismissals but Kohli attacks |
Read Also:- MI vs RCB Head to Head Records
Virat Kohli has managed Trent Boult carefully in IPL, while Jasprit Bumrah has troubled him more with his sharp accuracy and death-over bowling. Expect fireworks today at Wankhede, especially in these key battles that could turn the match.
