The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 20 of the IPL 2025 season at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 7, 2025. This high-scoring encounter saw RCB post a formidable 221/5, powered by explosive batting from Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma, while MI fell short at 209/9 despite fiery knocks from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. Here’s a detailed RCB vs MI Match Report, highlights, and the updated IPL 2025 points table.
RCB vs MI Match Report IPL 2025 Match 20
RCB Innings: 221/5 in 20 Overs
Royal Challenger Bengaluru set the tone early with a solid batting performance, led by Virat Kohli (67 off 42 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes) and captain Rajat Patidar (64 off 32 balls, 3 fours, 4 sixes). After losing Phil Salt (4) in the first over to Trent Boult, Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (37 off 22 balls) stitched a 91-run partnership for the second wicket, taking RCB to 73/1 in the powerplay. Vignesh Puthur broke the stand by dismissing Padikkal, but Kohli continued his onslaught, reaching a well-paced fifty.
Hardik Pandya struck twice in the 14th over, removing Kohli and Liam Livingstone (0), but Patidar’s aggressive fifty kept RCB on track. Jitesh Sharma (40* off 19 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes) provided the late flourish, smashing two sixes off Boult in the 19th over, helping RCB post 221/5. MI’s bowlers struggled, with Boult (2/57) and Pandya (2/45) picking up wickets but proving expensive, while Jasprit Bumrah (0/29) was economical but wicketless.
MI Innings: 209/9 in 20 Overs
Chasing 222, MI got off to a shaky start as Yash Dayal dismissed Rohit Sharma (17 off 9 balls) in the second over, followed by Josh Hazlewood trapping Ryan Rickelton (17 off 10 balls) lbw. Will Jacks (22 off 18 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (28 off 26 balls) tried to rebuild, but Krunal Pandya and Dayal struck to leave MI at 99/4 after 12 overs.
Tilak Varma (56 off 29 balls, 4 fours, 4 sixes) and Hardik Pandya (42 off 15 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes) launched a counterattack, adding 89 runs in just 34 balls. Varma’s fifty and Pandya’s quickfire knock brought MI close, needing 34 off the last 3 overs. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Varma in the 18th over, and Hazlewood removed Pandya in the same over, tilting the game in RCB’s favor. Krunal Pandya (4/45) ran through the lower order, picking up three quick wickets in the 19th over, ensuring MI finished at 209/9.
RCB vs MI IPL 2025 Match 20: Highlights
- RCB’s Explosive Batting: Virat Kohli (67) and Rajat Patidar (64) set the foundation, while Jitesh Sharma’s unbeaten 40 off 19 balls powered RCB to 221/5. The team smashed 11 sixes, showcasing their aggressive intent.
- MI’s Early Collapse: MI lost Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton early, slipping to 38/2 in 4 overs, putting pressure on the middle order.
- Tilak Varma’s Heroics: Tilak Varma’s 56 off 29 balls, including four sixes, kept MI in the hunt. His 29-ball fifty was a highlight of the chase.
- Hardik Pandya’s Blitz: Hardik Pandya smashed 42 off 15 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes, but couldn’t take MI over the line.
- Krunal Pandya’s Game-Changing Spell: Krunal Pandya’s 4/45, including the wickets of Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, and Deepak Chahar, turned the match in RCB’s favor in the death overs.
- Dew Factor: Despite dew aiding the chasing side at Wankhede, RCB’s bowlers held their nerve, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/48) and Josh Hazlewood (2/37) delivering crucial blows.
- Man of the Match: Rajat Patidar
IPL 2025 Points Table Update (After Match 20)
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.257 |
| Gujarat Titans | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.031 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.015 |
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.074 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.070 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.048 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.185 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.010 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.891 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.629 |
Why RCB’s Win Matters
- RCB’s Away Form: This victory marks RCB’s third win in away games this season, a stark improvement from their historical struggles at Wankhede, where they last beat MI in 2015.
- MI’s Struggles Continue: MI’s third defeat in four outings puts them in a precarious position, with only 2 points from 5 matches. Jasprit Bumrah’s return couldn’t spark a turnaround, raising questions about MI’s batting depth.
- Krunal Pandya’s Impact: Krunal’s 4/45 was a game-changer, proving RCB’s all-round strength and their ability to defend totals under pressure.
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Conclusion
RCB vs MI IPL 2025 Match 20 was a run-fest that showcased the best of T20 cricket, with RCB’s batting firepower and disciplined bowling securing a crucial 12-run win. Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Krunal Pandya emerged as the heroes for RCB, while Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya fought valiantly for MI. With this win, RCB have solidified their position in the top four, while MI face an uphill battle to make the playoffs. Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates!
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