IPL 2025 | Today’s Match Prediction, MI vs RCB – Who Will Win?
Our Pick
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
2.12
MI vs RCB | 7 Apr 19:30 PMBet ₹500, payout ₹1060
It is going to be a blockbuster occasion as the next match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will be played between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on April 7, 2025. The MI vs RCB match-up will begin from 7:30 P.M IST.
Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first
Key Takeaways
- Mumbai Indians have a slight advantage in the head-to-head rivalry with 19 wins compare to RCB’s 14 wins. RCB though have won 4 of the last 6 head-to-head matches vs MI.
- Mumbai Indians have been in terrible form thus far this season having lost 3 matches and won only one. The top order has been a flop while the remaining players so far has been inconsistent.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru did lost their last match vs the Gujarat Titans but previously won the first 2 matches of the season. RCB have a very balanced line-up with experienced bowlers.
MI vs RCB: Match Preview
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
MI: L, L, L, W, L*
RCB: W, L, W, W, L*
Mumbai Indians: Preview
- This has not been a smooth sailing so far for the 5-times champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 season. After playing 4 matches, they have won just 1 match and lost 3 matches thus far this season, finding themselves with a net run rate of +0.108.
- Mumbai Indians is coming into this match on the back of a defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow. Their only win came against KKR when the Kolkata’s line-up collapsed.
- Former captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out from the previous match against Lucknow Super Giants and there is still uncertainty about his inclusion in this match.
- The form of the top order batters for the Mumbai Indians has been concerning. Former captain Rohit Sharma has scored 21 runs in 3 innings, Will Jacks scored 32 runs while Ryan Rickelton has been also not upto the mark except for his 62 runs innings vs KKR.
- The middle-order though has been working hard for the Mumbai Indians. Suryakumar Yadav almost won the game for MI vs LSG with his 67 runs inning. Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and even Hardik Pandya has made some crucial contributions with the bat.
- Mumbai’s highlights this season has been their role in promoting youngsters this season. Ashwani Kumar took 4 wickets vs KKR on his debut while Vignesh Puthur bagged 3 vs CSK in his debut match in his IPL career.
- The role of Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, including also the captain Hardik Pandya, have done really well with the ball. Boult and Chahar has impactful role with the new ball especially while Hardik Pandya in the middle overs and death overs have been really good with both Boult and Chahar also contributing.
Probable XI: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
MI Top Players
Suryakumar Yadav
With the top order yet to perform for the Mumbai Indians, all the responsibility will lie on the shoulder of vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav. Surya almost guided his team to victory in the previous match with his 67 runs knock. Suryakumar can be once again really important player for his side with his previous record of 1111 runs in 33 innings at the Wankhede stadium. Previous, he has scored 477 runs in 18 innings vs RCB.
TOP BATTER
Suryakumar Yadav to score over 21.5 runs
2.5
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Trent Boult
Mumbai Indians left-arm pace bowler Trent Boult will be leading the bowling attack for his side. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Boult is the lead bowler for MI. Trent has taken 13 wickets in 12 matches at the Wankhede, but interestingly, he has 17 wickets in 13 matches vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL. He swing bowling with the new ball he effective.
TOP BOWLER
Trent Boult to take over 1.5 wickets
2.5
MI vs RCB | 7 Apr 19:30 PMBet ₹500, payout ₹1250
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Preview
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered their first loss of the season in their first home match of the season against Gujarat Titans in the last match. With that, RCB have now won 2 matches and lost 1 match.
- RCB’s have a very well balanced team and the past few matches are a great example. While the top order propelled in the first two matches, the middle-order stepped-up for them in the previous match vs GT when the top order collapsed.
- The trio of Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and new captain Rajat Patidar is explosive which gives aggresive start in the powerplay overs. Meanwhile, Liam Livingstone and Tim David have that brute force to add the finishing touches.
- Josh Hazlewood has been in great touch for RCB with the ball in the IPL 2025. The Aussie pacer has taken 6 wickets while Yash Dayal has bagged 3 wickets. But, the bowlers were never in the game vs GT who made easy work of the hosts.
- Krunal Pandya who was the hero for the side in the first match vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking 3 wickets, has since been very low. He has not been able to add any more wickets to his tally since then.
Probable XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Rasikh Dar/ Suyash Sharma
RCB Top Players
Virat Kohli
It was not a great night for Virat Kohli in the previous match as he was dismissed for 7 runs only. But for a player of the calibre of Virat Kohli, it should not be long before he is back in touch again. Kohli also adores playing at the Wankhede stadium having scored 574 runs in 18 innings in IPL and 197 runs in further 3 T20 matches.
TOP BATTER
Virat Kohli to score over 19.5 runs
2.25
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Josh Hazlewood
RCB’s top wicket-taker Josh Hazlewood is once again going to be the player to watch out for with the new ball. The Australian pacer is known for his accuracy to bowl at a pinpoint line and length, which would be crucial at the Wankhede. Josh has taken 6 wickets this season and he has good record at the venue having taken 7 wickets in 4 matches in IPL with economy rate less than 8.
TOP BOWLER
Josh Hazlewood to take over 2.0 wickets
2.2
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Head-to-Head
| Teams | MI | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 33 |
| Won | 19 | 14 |
| Lost | 14 | 19 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
MI vs RCB: Pitch, Toss & Weather Reports
• Pitch & Toss Update – The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for its batting friendly nature with high score quite possible here. However, there is still some movement and pace expected, especially with the new ball in the starting few overs. The spin bowlers have minimal roles to play here as there is very little spin available. The venue favours chasing here so the team that wins the toss, should opt to bowl first.
• Weather Report – Rain is predicted few days prior to the match. However, it is likely to be hot and sunny on Sunday in Hyderabad. Temparature is expected around 36°C in the day time and as the evening falls, it will go down to around 28°C. There is 0% probability of precipitation, so there is unlikely of any rain threat during this match.
MI vs RCB Betting Tips
- Mumbai Indians have not been able to perform to their best level yet. The side has suffered 3 dounting defeats whereas their only win came against KKR when their batting order collapsed, making it an easy run chase.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru is also coming into this match on the back of a heart-wrenching defeat vs Gujarat Titans at home. However, the side has displayed immense cricket in their first two matches of the season.
- Bowling wise, both sides have a good bowling line-up. Mumbai Indians have the likes of Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar with youngster Ashwani Kumar and Vignesh Puthur while RCB have the experienced bunch like Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya etc.
- So, this is going to be a match-up about which team can play the best cricket on the night. RCB have a very settled playing XI with performance to show, whereas the Mumbai Indians top order has flopped in most matches this season.
- Looking at all the aspects ahead of the match, despite having home advantage, the momentum is little bit in the favour of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). They have a very well balanced line-up where the top and middle-order has been in form, bowling wise the experience could come in handy. So pick Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
Bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to WIN.
19:30 IST
