The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heating up as fans gear up for the blockbuster clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), set to unfold at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 7. This encounter marks the 20th match of the tournament and promises high drama, given both teams are looking to bounce back after recent defeats. MI lost narrowly to the Lucknow Super Giants, while RCB were outplayed by Gujarat Titans.

RCB have had a mixed bag of results so far, winning two out of their first three matches. With 4 points and a healthy net run rate of +1.149, they sit second on the points table. MI, on the other hand, find themselves under pressure, languishing in eighth place after losing three out of four games. Their only win came with flashes of brilliance, but inconsistency remains a concern.

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Despite their struggles, MI will be banking on the Wankhede factor. Historically, they’ve had the edge over RCB, winning 19 out of their 33 past encounters.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For:

#1 Suryakumar Yadav vs Krunal Pandya

SKY has been a silver lining in MI’s campaign, scoring freely against KKR and LSG. Against Krunal Pandya, however, he’s had to tread carefully—managing 37 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 119.35. Krunal has dismissed him once, and this duel will be crucial during the middle overs.

#2 Virat Kohli vs Trent Boult

Virat Kohli, RCB’s run-machine, has a formidable record against MI (855 runs at 30.53). But Trent Boult could be his early test. The Kiwi pacer has kept Kohli relatively quiet—conceding 74 runs off 63 balls in 10 innings, with just one dismissal.

#3 Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Rohit Sharma

Bhuvi has an upper hand in this battle despite modest numbers. Rohit has scored 85 off him in 15 IPL innings, but Bhuvi has dismissed him only once. With Rohit returning from a knee injury, this face-off could set the tone early in MI’s innings.