Date: April 07, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
In Match 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the MI vs RCB. The famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host this thrilling event on Monday, April 7, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM IST.
The official IPL 2025 broadcaster, Star Sports Network, will be providing live coverage for fans. Disney+ Hotstar will be the streaming service for the match. For information on coverage, viewers from other countries can consult their local sports stations or streaming providers.
This game is expected to be exciting because both teams have performed well this season thus far. MI will try to take advantage of well-known circumstances with their strong lineup and home advantage. In the meantime, RCB wants to put the hosts to the test and win an important away game. Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a thrilling contest as these two powerhouse teams fight at Wankhede Stadium.
MI vs RCB: A Recap of Their Last IPL Encounter
The 25th game of the 2024 Indian Premier League saw the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) square off most recently on April 11, 2024, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. MI won the match by seven wickets in a high-scoring contest. With skipper Faf du Plessis scoring 61, Rajat Patidar scoring 50, and Dinesh Karthik scoring an incredible undefeated 53 off 23 balls, RCB, batting first, amassed a respectable score of 196/8 in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah, MI’s standout bowler, took 5/21 and destroyed RCB’s top and middle order in an incredible bowling display.
Ishan Kishan, who struck 69 off 34 balls, and Rohit Sharma, who scored 38 runs, both contributed brilliantly to MI’s chase in response. With Suryakumar Yadav reaching his quickest T20 fifty with a scorching 52 off just 19 balls, the momentum continued. MI finished at 199/3 after easily reaching the target in 15.3 overs. MI’s dominance and form in the competition were demonstrated by this decisive victory, which improved their standing in the IPL 2024 points table.
IPL 2025 Showdown: CSK and MI Team Lineups Announced
MI: Hardik Pandya, a talented all-rounder renowned for his explosive performances, is captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) team for the 2025 Indian Premier League. In addition to up-and-coming stars like Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, and Bevon Jacobs, the batting lineup has veteran players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and N Tilak Varma. MI has a variety of options for wicketkeeping, including Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, and Shrijith Krishnan, which gives the team depth.
The seasoned Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack, with Trent Boult, Reece Topley, and Deepak Chahar providing a strong speed group. Mitchell Santner and the gifted Mujeeb-ur-Rahman are two spin alternatives that provide control and variation. The bowling order is further strengthened by Ashwani Kumar, Arjun Tendulkar, Raj Angad Bawa, Karn Sharma, Vignesh Puthur, Vsatyanarayana Penmetsa, and Corbin Bosch. MI hopes to have a significant influence in the 2025 Indian Premier League with a well-rounded team that includes both seasoned players and bright young players.
RCB: The legendary Virat Kohli and gifted batsmen Devdutt Padikkal and Swastik Chhikara back skipper Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team for the 2025 Indian Premier League. Jitesh Sharma and Phil Salt, who are both renowned for their powerful batting and deft glovework, will oversee the wicketkeeping duties.
Versatile players like Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, and Manoj Bhandage are part of RCB’s all-rounder squad and offer strength in both bowling and batting. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, and Lungisani Ngidi lead the pace unit in this bowling assault, which has both seasoned players and up-and-coming talent. They are supported by bowlers who provide depth and variation, including Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, and Rasikh Dar. With a well-rounded team that includes dependable all-rounders, potent hitters, and a strong bowling unit, RCB will be looking to play well in the 2025 Indian Premier League.
