The 20th match of IPL 2025 promises a high-voltage clash as Mumbai Indians (MI) lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 7. Both teams are eyeing crucial points as the tournament heats up. Mumbai Indians find themselves in a tough spot, placed eighth on the table with just one win from four games.
In their previous outing, despite a valiant 67-run effort from Suryakumar Yadav, they fell short by 12 runs against Lucknow Super Giants, continuing their inconsistent run. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, sit more comfortably in second place with two wins from three matches. However, they too are coming off a defeat—an 8-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans—despite Liam Livingstone’s fighting 54-run knock.
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Historically, this rivalry has delivered some memorable encounters. Out of the 35 times these two heavyweights have clashed, Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head battle with 21 victories, while RCB have claimed 14 wins. With star players on both sides and plenty at stake, fans can expect fireworks under the lights at Wankhede as both teams aim to bounce back and gain momentum in their IPL 2025 campaign.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Jasprit Bumrah is set to make his much-awaited return for Mumbai Indians, the team management has confirmed. While this is a big boost for MI, there’s still some uncertainty around Rohit Sharma’s availability after he sustained a knee injury during practice. Tilak Varma, however, is likely to feature after showing signs of recovery in the previous match.
Probable XII: Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
With Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult expected to lead the new-ball attack, Bumrah might be reserved for the middle overs and the death. This could see Ashwani Kumar miss out, while Vignesh Puthur might be brought in as a tactical move against hard-hitters like Liam Livingstone. Bumrah’s death-over expertise will be crucial, especially in stopping the likes of Tim David.
Probable XII: 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
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Philip Salt, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli (vc), Rajat Patidar, Hardik Pandya (c), Liam Livingstone, Naman Dhir, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Philip Salt (c), Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Virat Kohli, RajatPatidar, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar
