🔥 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians - IPL 2025 Clash at Wankhede!
The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a fiery encounter on April 7, 2025, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on the mighty Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 21 of IPL 2025. Packed stands, electrifying energy, superstar players, and a nail-biting finish — this game had it all!
🏏 Match Summary:
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🏟️ Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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🗓️ Date: April 7, 2025
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🎯 Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 12 runs
🧨 RCB Batting Brilliance:
RCB came out all guns blazing as they posted a massive 221/5 in their 20 overs.
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Virat Kohli played a captain’s knock, anchoring the innings beautifully.
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Rajat Patidar stole the show and was rightly awarded Player of the Match for his explosive batting.
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Contributions from Dinesh Karthik and Faf du Plessis made sure RCB posted a total that looked tough to chase.
🔥 MI's Fightback:
Chasing 222 was never going to be easy, but MI gave it a real shot!
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Tilak Varma impressed again with a classy 56.
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Hardik Pandya looked in great touch, smashing a quick 42, nearly turning the match in MI’s favor.
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A solid partnership between Tilak and Hardik raised hopes at Wankhede, but...
💥 Krunal Pandya’s Final Over Magic:
When MI needed 17 off the last over, Krunal Pandya — playing against his former team — delivered an over for the ages. He picked up 3 wickets, crushed MI’s momentum, and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
His all-round performance not only sealed the win for RCB but reminded everyone of his match-winning abilities.
📊 Final Scorecard:
| Team | Score | Overs |
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| RCB | 221/5 | 20.0 |
| MI | 209/9 | 20.0 |
🏆 Points Table Impact:
RCB’s win has given a big boost to their NRR and put them right back into the top 4 race, while MI, despite showing promise, needs to regroup after this close loss.
Check the updated IPL 2025 Points Table for full standings.
🤝 Head-to-Head Record:
This win narrows the gap between MI and RCB in their overall head-to-head. The rivalry continues to be one of the most intense in IPL history!
👀 What’s Next?
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RCB will look to continue their momentum in their next match.
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MI need to bounce back quickly and sort their death bowling issues.
Stay tuned for upcoming fixtures, toss updates, and live scorecards on your favorite cricket portals or apps.
🗣️ Final Words:
The RCB vs MI rivalry once again delivered a high-octane thriller. With Pandya brothers, Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and young stars like Tilak Varma in action, IPL 2025 is only getting more exciting!
💬 Who was your Man of the Match? Can MI bounce back? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!