Welcome to RCB vs MI Live Coverage! After the exciting action of the last two weeks, it’s time for match no.20, where two key rivals of the season will be facing off against each other. Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 7th.
RCB 53/1 in 5 Overs – Kohli Keeps the Boundaries Flowing!
Will Jacks is introduced into the attack, but Virat Kohli welcomes him in style.
The over begins with a cracking straight drive for four, and though Jacks gets some sharp turn to keep Kohli quiet momentarily, the RCB skipper finishes the over just as he started – with another boundary, this time backing away and slicing it past point.
Padikkal chips in with a couple of singles as well, rotating the strike.
RCB continue to ride Kohli’s form – he’s now on 35 off 18 and looking ominous!
RCB 43/1 in 4 Overs – Kohli Smacks Bumrah for a Six in a Fiery Duel!
Jasprit Bumrah enters the attack with intent, but Virat Kohli isn’t backing down.
The over starts with a quick single by Padikkal, and then it’s Kohli vs Bumrah and Kohli wins this round! He steps to the leg side and launches a short ball for SIX over deep midwicket – a power-packed statement shot!
Bumrah pulls things back with a yorker and some sharp deliveries, but RCB still manage 10 runs off the over.
Kohli is cruising on 26 off 13, and Padikkal is settling in nicely. Momentum firmly with RCB after 4!
Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah in IPL
| Inns | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 140 | 95 | 5 | 28.00 | 147.36 | 15 | 5 |
RCB 33/1 in 3 Overs – Kohli Turns On the Heat, Padikkal Joins the Party!
Trent Boult continues his spell, but RCB batters shift gears this over.
Kohli starts with a quick single and then watches Padikkal launch a short ball for SIX over backward square leg a confident swivel pull! After a dot, Padikkal rotates strike again.
Then it’s Kohli time! Back-to-back boundaries first, a bottom-handed jab through midwicket, then a classic punch through the off-side. Vintage Virat!
Boult’s over goes for 16 runs, and the momentum swings in RCB’s favor.
| Player | Runs | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 14,562 | 381 |
| Alex Hales | 13,610 | 474 |
| Shoaib Malik | 13,557 | 487 |
| Kieron Pollard | 13,537 | 594 |
| Virat Kohli* | 13,001 | 386 |
VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES THE FIRST INDIAN TO COMPLETE 13,000 RUNS IN T20 HISTORY
RCB 17/1 in 2 Overs – Kohli Settles In with a Confident Start!
Deepak Chahar joins the attack to share the new ball. Virat Kohli is on strike with Devdutt Padikkal at the other end.
Chahar starts with a teasing outswinger that Kohli drives firmly but straight to cover. A loud lbw shout follows next, but it’s turned down – too high and likely missing leg. Kohli then gets going with a couple of neat flicks off the pads, showing early intent.
He adds a boundary too – a short ball pulled away to square leg, not off the middle, but good enough for four!
A steady over from Chahar but Kohli already looks in rhythm. 9 runs come off it.
RCB 8/1 in 1 Over – Boult Castles Salt After Fiery Start!
Trent Boult takes the new ball for Rajasthan Royals. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal are opening the innings for RCB.
Salt kicks off with a cracking extra cover drive for four – a statement shot to start the innings!
But Boult hits back immediately – BOWLED! A classic inswinger rattles Salt’s stumps as he tries to swipe across the line. What a reply!
Padikkal walks in at number 3 and begins confidently with a glorious cover drive for four. However, Boult finishes the over with tight lines, conceding just 8 runs and picking up a big wicket.
Phil Salt b Boult 4(2) [4s-1]
Under the Lights at Wankhede: Boult vs Kohli to Kick Off a Blockbuster!
We are all set to get underway with a cracking contest at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. MI are in a quick huddle as Hardik Pandya is giving the pep talk. Bumrah is having a look at the packed crowd as he is back for the Mumbai Indians. The two on-field umpires make their way to the middle, followed by the players. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are the two openers for RCB. Trent Boult will start proceedings with the new ball. One slip in place. HERE WE GO!
Impact substitutes for both teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Swastik Chikara, cob Bethell, Swapnil Singh
Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa
Playing XI’s:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing 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
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
BIG CHEER FOR CAPTAIN HARDIK PANDYA AT THE WANKHEDE. 🔥pic.twitter.com/BGmWtJPx7o
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2025
Rajat Patidar:
It’s a typical Mumbai wicket, will be good to bat. It’s important to play good cricket. Bowling unit, it’s difficult to bowl here but I am very confident. We have played a lot of cricket, it’s pretty clear what we need to do at every venue. We are playing with the same team
Mumbai Indians opt to bowl
Hardik Pandya: We are gonna bowl first. This looks like a good track, but dew might come in later. When dew comes, the wicket gets better. It always plays well for both teams. Time to get some good cricket behind us and do the right things. Mumbai has always been supporting us. Playing at home makes it different. The crowd is behind you and you are aware of the conditions. The crowd is behind you and you are aware of the conditions. Jassie (Bumrah) is back and so is Ro (Rohit).
Pitch Report Summary:
-
This match is on pitch number 8 (earlier match on pitch 6 saw KKR bowled out for 116).
-
Ground dimensions:
-
Weather: It’s windy (gusts up to 36 kph), which might affect dew later in the match.
-
When there’s dew at Wankhede, chasing becomes easier, and teams usually prefer to bowl first.
-
Pitch condition: Hard surface with even grass but a bit bare should be good for high scoring, not much spin expected.
ALSO READ: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Head To Head
