The Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to clash in a high-stakes encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in Match 20 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
MI have had a shaky start to the season, managing just one win from four games. With three losses under their belt, they currently sit at eighth place on the points table with only two points. In contrast, RCB started the season strongly. They opened their campaign with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), followed by a victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, their momentum was halted by the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a home game, ending their winning streak.
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 33 | RCB won: 14 | MI won: 19 | No result: 0
Match details: MI vs RCB, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: April 7, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for its batting-friendly conditions, featuring a flat track with consistent bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their strokes with confidence. The relatively short boundaries further aid high-scoring games. However, the presence of early moisture – thanks to the stadium’s proximity to the Arabian Sea—can offer some swing for seamers during the powerplay. As the match progresses, spinners might extract a bit of turn from the surface, posing a challenge for batters. In evening encounters, dew often plays a key role in the second innings, typically making chasing the preferred option.
MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Vignesh Puthur
MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Virat Kohli (c), Josh Hazelwood (vc)
- Choice 2: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya (vc)
Also READ: Jasprit Bumrah joins MI squad – Will the star pacer play against RCB in Wankhede?
MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma
MI vs RCB Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 7, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Bevon Jacobs, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Lizaad Williams, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Satyanarayana Raju, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 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, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara
