IPL 2025 21st Match: MI vs RCB Pitch Report | Head To Head | Match Prediction & Ground Report
The 21st match of IPL 2025 will witness a fiery clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, will look to bounce back on home turf, while RCB, under Rajat Patidar, will aim to break through MI’s fortress with the firepower of Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone.
Both squads have rostered stars, so this is one of the most anticipated games of the year.
Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Match No.: 21st Match, IPL 2025
- Date: April 7, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Streaming: JioCinema | Star Sports Network
Predicted Top Performers
- MI: Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav
- RCB: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone
Predicted Game Changers
- MI: Jasprit Bumrah (death overs), Will Jacks (quick middle-order runs)
- RCB: Josh Hazlewood (new-ball threat), Liam Livingstone (impact all-rounder)
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium
- Nature: Batting-friendly
- Average 1st Innings Score: 170-180
- Best Strategy: The chasing team holds a slight advantage
- Weather: Clear skies, 28°C, 60% humidity
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss could be crucial. The side that wins the toss will likely bowl first considering the dew factor in Mumbai during evening matches.
Score Prediction
- MI: 185–195
- RCB: 175–185
A high-scoring thriller is expected.
Win Probability
- Mumbai Indians (MI): 55%
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 45%
With a home advantage and a solid bowling attack, MI holds a slight edge over RCB.
Fantasy Cricket Tips – Dream11 Prediction for MI vs RCB
Top Picks for Dream11 Team:
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Robin Minz
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Liam Livingstone (VC), Will Jacks
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult
Other Alternatives: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (swing conditions), Mitchell Santner (if pitch helps spin)
MI Squad IPL 2025
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Bevon-John Jacobs
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Naman Dhir
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Arjun Tendulkar, Deepak Chahar, Lizaad Williams
RCB Squad IPL 2025
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi
Key Battles to Watch
- Bumrah vs Kohli: India’s best pacer up against a master chaser
- Hazlewood vs SKY: A battle of wits between pace and imagination
- Livingstone vs Santner: Unbridled power vs spin guile
- Pandya vs Bhuvneshwar: Captain clash with bat and ball
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats (Last 3 Years)
| Year | Match | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54th T20 | MI | MI 200/4 def. RCB 199/6 |
| 2023 | 5th T20 | RCB | RCB 172/2 def. MI 171/7 |
| 2022 | 18th T20 | RCB | RCB 152/3 def. MI 151/6 |
Final Verdict – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
Considering home advantage, recent performance, and team balance, Mumbai Indians (MI) are the favorites to win this match. But RCB’s big-hitting top order and deep-pace bowling make them a fearful team on any given day.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win in a high-scoring battle
