Mumbai Indians will play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 20th match of the 2025 Indian Premier League at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The game will be played on April 7 at 7:30 PM IST

Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 20th match of the Indian Premier League at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won two and lost one of their three matches and sit fourth in the table. They lost their most recent match against Gujarat Tians by seven wickets and will now be keen to get back to winning ways.

Mumbai Indians, however, have had a poor season so far, having lost three out of their four games. They are at home and will be hoping to come back from their defeat to LSG. The game should be an entertaining one.

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Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have had a rocky IPL season until now, getting only one home victory and losing all three away games. The only genuine high point was against KKR at Wankhede, but they have played abysmally away from home. They came short of 12 runs while trying to score 204 against LSG in their recent game.

Their number one order has not been reliable. Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton have had their days, but not consistently. Rohit Sharma did not play in the previous game and has not been in form lately, so hopes are low for him at the moment.

Tilak Varma couldn't locate the boundary at the right moment in the previous match, and that dip was expensive. Wankhede, though, must be more to his liking, and he might perform well here. Suryakumar Yadav, however, put up a remarkable show – 171 runs off four innings, a 57-run average, and a strike rate of more than 160.

Hardik Pandya needs to give a good knock during the latter part of the game, particularly with the bat on this wicket, where he has a strike rate of 146. He has picked five wickets in recent times and thus is worth his while with the ball.

Deepak Chahar was good, picking four wickets and keeping things under control during his periods of play. He has the new ball with Boult, who is always dangerous at the top.

Santner needs to produce his standard work in the middle overs. Vignesh Puthur can add a novelty and can pick up a couple of wickets. Also mentionable is Ashwani Kumar, who put up a good show here the other day, picking four wickets for 24 against KKR.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The Royal Challengers started well, winning their first two games of the season. But on Wednesday, the team lost their first game, going down by eight wickets to the Gujarat Titans. Still, they are third in the points table.

Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are a great opening combination, but have been inconsistent to an extent. They are both effective with the new ball and both have already individually scored half-centuries, but they need to give RCB a solid foundation during the powerplay.

The middle order has Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, and Liam Livingstone, all having a lot of IPL experience. Livingstone played well against Gujarat, scoring a half-century but in a losing cause. All-rounders Krunal Pandya and Tim David from RCB are also depended upon for delivering winning shots in the last overs.

With regards to bowling, RCB boasts a potent seam attack spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. Hazlewood is one of the top three wicket-takers of the season with six wickets, while Bhuvaneshwar has been economical with his bowling.

The team may also turn to Rasikh Dar Salam's services if necessary. RCB boasts a potent spinner in Suyash Sharma, who can play a crucial role at the Wankhede.

Pitch Report

Wankhede Stadium has always been known for producing plenty of wickets, and this match should be no exception. The pitch is flat and hard, providing great pace and bounce. It stays pretty consistent throughout the game, allowing bowlers to really go for their shots. However, they need to be spot-on with their line and length. The team batting first will likely need to put up at least 200 runs to feel secure.

Toss Prediction

In the last ten matches played here, half were won by the team batting first, while the other half came from chasing. Interestingly, in all these games, the team that won the toss opted to field first, and we think this trend will likely continue.

Weather Report

The weather in Mumbai will be clear and warm on Monday evening. Rain is not expected, with a 1% chance of precipitation. Humidity is expected to be around 50%, with winds gusting up to 39 km/h. Temperatures are expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius.

Head to Head

The two teams have faced off in 33 matches so far, with the Mumbai Indians holding a slight edge, having won 19 times compared to the Royal Challengers' 14 victories.

Venue Details

At Wankhede Stadium, the average score in the first innings is around 170. RCB holds the IPL record here, having smashed MI with a score of 235-1 back in 2015. Just last season, four matches saw scores exceed 200, including Mumbai Indians' remarkable 234-5 against Delhi Capitals. Given the high-scoring nature of this venue, both teams will probably aim for a target of 190-200 to boost their chances.

Match Prediction

When it comes to home games, the Mumbai Indians usually have the edge over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, this season has been a bit of a struggle for them. Aside from a solid win at home, they've faced three tough losses. On the other hand, RCB also took a heavy hit in one of their matches, but their first two games showed signs of improvement this year. The IPL 2025 season has been quite unpredictable, with teams that were expected to dominate slipping up more often than anyone anticipated. MI will be counting on their home crowd to rally behind them, and they could put on a strong show. Still, RCB seems to have a more stable performance overall, making them a safer bet.

We're backing on Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory in this match.

Betting Tips

We're leaning towards a win for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Even though they lost their last match, they actually played better cricket than MI. Their star players haven't quite hit their stride yet, and they've missed some key opportunities. It's a bit surprising that MI is still seen as the favorite for this match. It feels like the bookmakers are giving MI too much credit, and we think you should take advantage of that! Currently, MI's odds of winning against RCB stand at 53% in their favor.

Bet on RCB.

Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Key Players

Will Jacks, Ryan Rickleton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players

Phil Salt (WK), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal.

Top Fantasy Picks Dream11 Prediction

Mumbai Indians Key Players

Suryakumar Yadav has a fantastic record in this format and played well for both India and the Mumbai Indians. He scored half a century in the previous game, and we anticipate that he will play well.

Ryan Rickelton will be among the top wicket-keepers going and will prove to be a good choice against this team.

Hardik Pandya performed spectacularly in the previous match, although MI lost the game. He scored five wickets and is currently his team's top wicket-keeper with eight to his name, which makes him our best bet for the next match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players

Virat Kohli was the best batsman in the history of the league. His Wankhede Stadium record is impeccable: he scored 771 runs in the shorter format at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 149.

Josh Hazlewood has been Royal Challengers Bengaluru's leading bowler for the first three games. Hazlewood took six wickets in the first three games and is our recommended choice for the next game.

Phil Salt accumulated 435 runs at a strike rate of 182 in the last season. He will play as an opening batsman for RCB and may be a suitable choice.