MI vs RCB Match Preview

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 20th match of the IPL 2025 tomorrow in Mumbai. MI is still looking for its 2nd victory after two consecutive losses and will be eager to change things around at home. However, the challenge will be difficult, as reigning champions RCB defeated them twice last season. Kolkata will enter this game with optimism and a slight advantage, having won their previous match.

MI vs RCB Match Details 

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 20th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: 07th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar 

MI vs RCB Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	198
Avg 2nd inn score	184
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

MI vs RCB Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is usually flat and offers plenty of runs. However, the ball moves around under lights, and seamers will benefit from the new ball in the initial few overs.

MI vs RCB Weather Report

Mumbai's weather will be extremely humid and warm, with no rain interruptions.   

MI vs RCB Last Five Matches

MI ( Mumbai Indians )	L W L L L
RCB ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru )	L W W L W

MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	RCB Won	MI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	33	18	15	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

MI vs RCB Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XIs

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians

• Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav, on the contrary, has been outstanding—171 runs in four innings, an average of 57, and a strike rate of more than 160.
• Deepak Chahar –  Deepak Chahar was tidy, grabbing up four wickets and maintaining control in his spells.

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli enjoys playing here, too, averaging over 40 with five fifties and a strike rate of 136.
• Josh Hazlewood –  Josh Hazlewood has drilled in well—six wickets from 3 matches with an economy of 7.26 is difficult to ignore.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MI vs RCB Dream11 Team:

Philip Salt, Ryan Rickelton, Virat Kohli(C), Rajat Patidar, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(VC), Liam Livingstone, Naman Dhir, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MI vs RCB Dream11 Team:

Philip Salt(C), Ryan Rickelton, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Suryakumar Yadav(VC), Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Philip Salt, Virat Kohli

Vice-captain – Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Philip Salt

MI vs RCB Probable Winners:

Normally, the Mumbai Indians would have the advantage at home against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, they haven't quite clicked this season. Aside from one solid home win, they've suffered three pretty bad losses. RCB is also coming off a big loss, but their first two games have shown that they've improved this year. IPL 2025 has been unpredictable, with supposed favorites falling more frequently than expected. MI will hope to get a boost from their home crowd and put on a strong performance. However, RCB appear to be more settled overall, and betting on them may be a better option. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.