IPL 2025 Match 20 is going to be a blockbuster as the Mumbai Indians (MI) meet the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the historic Wankhede Stadium. Both Indian cricket's powerhouse teams enter this game with opposite forms and agendas, but both need momentum in their respective quests. Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, have the historical advantage with 19 victories out of 33 matches against RCB. On the other hand, Rajat Patidar, leading RCB, will try to turn the tables and take his team to a vital win.

Wankhede Stadium Stats and Records

The Wankhede Stadium is famous for high-scoring thrillers and an electric ambiance. The pitch, made up of red soil, provides a good bounce and carry, a heaven for stroke-makers. But spinners could be troubled, particularly if dew comes in on the second day's innings.

• Total Matches: 119
• Batting 1st Won: 54
• Batting 2nd Won: 65
• Highest Total: 235/1 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians in 2015
• Lowest Total: 67 all out by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians in 2008
• Highest Run-chase: 214/4 in 19.3 overs by Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals in 2023
• Lowest Total Defended: 118 All Out by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians in 2018
• Average 1st Innings Score: 169
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 159

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Weather and Pitch Conditions

• Weather Forecast: Clear skies with temperatures ranging from 30°C and high humidity.
• Dew Factor: Likely to be high in the second innings, which may affect the captain's decision to bowl first following a toss win.
• Pitch Behavior: Flat track favoring batsmen; pace and bounce will be true. Bowlers will need variations to contain scoring, especially in the death overs.

Match Preview: MI vs RCB

Mumbai’s Strategy: Expect MI to back their top order to go hard in the power play and set a platform. Trent Boult’s role at the death and Pandya’s use of part-time spin might be pivotal if they bowl first.

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RCB’s Game Plan: The key will be controlling MI’s top order. If Hazlewood can strike early, RCB’s middle overs will become easier to manage. Kohli anchoring while Salt accelerates will be the blueprint for a big total.