RCB vs MI IPL 2025
RCB vs MI IPL 2025 On April 7, 2025, the Wankhede Stadium witnessed a historic showdown between two IPL titans Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). With RCB not having won at this venue for over a decade, anticipation was sky-high. What followed was a high-scoring, adrenaline-filled match that ended with RCB breaking the jinx and clinching a 12-run victory.
Fans were treated to brilliant batting from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, nail-biting death overs, and a final-over masterclass by Krunal Pandya. Here’s a full breakdown of how the drama unfolded.
| Team | Score | Overs |
| RCB | 221/5 | 20.0 |
| MI | 209/9 | 20.0 |
RCB vs MI IPL 2025, After being put into bat by MI skipper Hardik Pandya, RCB came out all guns blazing.
Virat Kohli led from the front, crafting a majestic 67 runs off 44 balls, showing perfect composure and intent. His strokeplay was a delightful mix of aggression and finesse.
Rajat Patidar was the star of the show. He smashed 64 runs off just 32 deliveries, including 5 sixes and 4 boundaries. His fearless approach dismantled MI’s bowling attack.
Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell added a fiery finishing touch, taking the score beyond 220. Their late surge ensured RCB had the momentum heading into the second innings.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Virat Kohli | 67 | 44 | 7 | 2 | 152.27 |
| Rajat Patidar | 64 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 200.00 |
| Faf du Plessis | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 28 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 175.00 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | 25* | 12 | 1 | 2 | 208.33 |
| Mahipal Lomror | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Extras | 14 | ||||
| Total | 221/5 (20 overs) |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Economy |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4.0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 4.0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4.0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3.0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| Shams Mulani | 2.0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 3.0 | 39 | 1 | 13.00 |
Chasing 222 was always going to be tough, but MI gave it a real shot.
Tilak Varma held MI’s innings together with a composed 56 off 37 balls. He rotated the strike well and punished loose deliveries, ensuring MI stayed in the hunt.
Hardik Pandya lit up the Wankhede with an explosive 42 off just 15 balls. His onslaught in the 17th and 18th overs brought MI close to the target.
With MI needing 19 off the last over, Krunal Pandya bowled a phenomenal over under pressure. He took three crucial wickets, ensuring RCB walked away with a hard-fought victory.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 31 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 140.90 |
| Rohit Sharma | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Tilak Varma | 56 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 151.35 |
| Tim David | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | 42 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 280.00 |
| Shams Mulani | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Piyush Chawla | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 19 | ||||
| Total | 209/9 (20 overs) |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4.0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Reece Topley | 4.0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Karn Sharma | 3.0 | 29 | 1 | 9.66 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2.0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3.0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4.0 | 39 | 3 | 9.75 |
| Moment | Details |
| Kohli’s anchor role | 67 runs and a 90-run partnership with Patidar |
| Patidar’s aggression | 64 off 32 balls, set the tone for RCB |
| DK’s finishing touch | Quick 25 in the last 2 overs |
| Hardik’s blitz | 42 off 15 kept MI alive |
| Final over by Krunal | 3 wickets in the 20th over sealed the win |
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| V. Kohli | 67 | 44 | 7 | 2 |
| R. Patidar | 64 | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| G. Maxwell | 28 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| D. Karthik | 25* | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| T. Varma | 56 | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| H. Pandya | 42 | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| I. Kishan | 31 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
RCB scored 65 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Kohli and Faf laid the foundation perfectly.
RCB controlled the middle overs with high strike rates and kept wickets in hand. MI lost key wickets just when momentum started shifting their way.
Bowling in the death overs was RCB’s winning formula. Krunal Pandya showed nerves of steel when it mattered the most.
Rajat Patidar’s fearless innings shifted the entire game’s momentum in RCB’s favor. His aggressive batting not only boosted the run rate but also took the pressure off the senior players.
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| RCB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.752 |
| MI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.521 |
With this win, RCB climbed to 3rd position, while MI dropped to 8th, raising concerns about their playoff chances.
RCB won the match by 12 runs against MI at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7, 2025.
Virat Kohli scored 67 runs and Rajat Patidar made a brilliant 64.
Krunal Pandya bowled the last over and picked up 3 crucial wickets.
MI is currently placed 8th after this defeat.
Yes, this was RCB’s first win at Wankhede Stadium in over 10 years.
RCB vs MI IPL 2025, This match will be remembered for more than just the numbers. It symbolized RCB’s evolution from underachievers to clutch performers. Kohli’s calmness, Patidar’s aggression, and Krunal’s final over defined this hard-fought win.
For MI, there are plenty of positives but also glaring concerns with consistency and bowling execution. As IPL 2025 unfolds, expect more fireworks and intense battles ahead.
Stay tuned with us for more daily IPL 2025 highlights, live updates, and expert breakdowns.
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