The 20th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will see Mumbai Indians (MI) locking horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday, April 7 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams are coming into this clash after suffering defeats in their last matches and will be eager to bounce back with a win.
Match Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 20 |
| Date | April 7, 2025 (Monday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema, Star Sports Network |
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RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 35
- MI Wins: 21
- RCB Wins: 14
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Mumbai Indians: L, L, W, L, L
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: W, L, W, W, L
Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: Batting-friendly wicket with some help for pacers with the new ball.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 176-185
- Weather: Clear skies with a temperature around 29-33°C and no chance of rain.
- Chasing Team Advantage: Teams chasing have won 60% of matches at this venue.
Injury Updates
- Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma missed the last match but may return. Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the squad but his playing status is uncertain.
- RCB: No major injury concerns. Full squad available.
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Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Will Jacks
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Vignesh Puthur
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah / Ashwani Kumar
Impact Players: Naman Dhir, Arjun Tendulkar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Josh Hazlewood
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
Impact Players: Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma
Top Fantasy Picks (Form-wise)
| Player | Team | IPL 2025 Form |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 171 Runs in 4 Matches |
| Phil Salt | RCB | 102 Runs in 3 Matches |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | 97 Runs in 3 Matches |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 97 Runs in 3 Matches |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | 39 Runs & 8 Wickets in 4 Matches |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 6 Wickets in 3 Matches |
| Vignesh Puthur | MI | Consistent wicket-taker |
RCB vs MI Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Top Captain Choices:
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
- Phil Salt (RCB)
- Hardik Pandya (MI)
Top Vice-Captain Choices:
- Virat Kohli (RCB)
- Rajat Patidar (RCB)
- Will Jacks (MI)
Dream11 Prediction Teams
Small League Team
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (C), Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Vignesh Puthur
Grand League Team
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt
- Batters: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli (VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Vignesh Puthur
Match Prediction
Considering home advantage and bounce-back motivation, Mumbai Indians might edge out a win. However, RCB has strong top-order firepower and bowling, making this a highly competitive fixture.
Prediction: MI to win if they chase. RCB to dominate if they bat first.
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. Please make your fantasy teams based on the latest match updates and your judgment.
