MI VS RCB – Match 21 Preview : Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Match Preview IPL 2025
Match Details
• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025 Match 21
• Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, offering good bounce and pace. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, making stroke play easier. However, pacers can extract movement under lights, especially with the new ball. Spinners might have a limited role, but if the pitch slows down, they can make an impact in the middle overs. A high-scoring match is expected, with teams looking to chase, considering the dew factor in the second innings.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 180-190
• Chasing Teams’ Record: Excellent due to dew impact
Weather Report
• Temperature: 28-32°C
• Humidity: High (around 70%)
• Chance of Rain: Minimal
• Wind: Light breeze expected
Dew is likely to play a role, making bowling in the second innings challenging. Teams winning the toss might prefer chasing.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
• Mumbai Indians: 2 Wins
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 3 Wins
RCB holds a slight edge in recent encounters, but MI will be eager to turn the tide at home.
MI Squad for IPL 2025
Batsmen:
• Bevon Jacobs, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks
All-rounders:
• Hardik Pandya (C), Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa
Wicketkeepers:
• Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Krishnan Shrijith
Bowlers:
• Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karn Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju, Vignesh Puthur
RCB Squad for IPL 2025
Batsmen:
• Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Swastik Chikara, Jacob Bethell, Tim David
All-rounders:
• Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Manoj Bhandage, Romario Shepherd, Mohit Rathee, Swapnil Singh
Wicketkeepers:
• Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
Bowlers:
• Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thushara
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians (MI)
1. Suryakumar Yadav – A destructive batsman who can accelerate at any point.
2. Hardik Pandya – Captain, an impactful all-rounder with both bat and ball.
3. Jasprit Bumrah – MI’s pace spearhead, lethal with the new ball and in death overs.
4. Tilak Varma – A young, in-form middle-order batter.
5. Trent Boult – A crucial new-ball bowler who can swing the ball early on.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
1. Virat Kohli – The backbone of RCB’s batting lineup, always a match-winner.
2. Rajat Patidar (C) – The new captain, a key middle-order batter.
3. Liam Livingstone – A dangerous all-rounder capable of turning matches single-handedly.
4. Josh Hazlewood – A disciplined bowler, effective in both powerplay and death overs.
5. Phil Salt – A power-hitting wicketkeeper-batter who can provide aggressive starts.
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Dream11 Prediction (Fantasy Cricket Tips)
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Ryan Rickelton
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Liam Livingstone (VC)
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Josh Hazlewood
• Captain Choice: Hardik Pandya (due to his all-round ability)
• Vice-Captain Choice: Liam Livingstone (can contribute with bat and ball)
• Differential Pick: Tilak Varma (middle-order anchor with a strong strike rate)
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Final Prediction
Both teams have strong squads, but MI’s advantage at Wankhede Stadium makes them slight favorites. Their batting lineup, led by Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma, combined with the pace attack of Bumrah and Boult, gives them an edge. However, RCB boasts experienced match-winners in Kohli, Livingstone, and Hazlewood, making them strong challengers.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians are favorites, but expect a close contest with RCB capable of an upset if their key players fire.
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