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.
That’s it! What a statement performance by Royal Challengers Bengaluru! It’s now a hat-trick of away wins for RCB this season, and this one will taste extra sweet. Just like they broke the curse at Chepauk, they’ve now shattered the Wankhede hoodoo too, sealing a victory at this iconic venue after a long wait of ten years.
MI 209/9 in 20 Overs – Krunal’s 4-Fer Seals a Historic RCB Win at Wankhede!
What a final over from Krunal Pandya! Under pressure, he delivers a game-changing last over that completely derails Mumbai Indians’ chase.
🔹 Ball 1 – WICKET! Santner falls trying to go big. Tim David with a clean catch on the boundary.
🔹 Ball 2 – WICKET! Chahar holes out after a brilliant tag-team effort from Salt and David. Two in two for Krunal!
🔹 Ball 3 – Almost a hat-trick! A wide delivery to Boult, who survives.
🔹 Ball 3 (again) – Boult takes a single to give strike to Naman Dhir.
🔹 Ball 4 – FOUR! Dhir edges one past short third. MI fans still dream of a Super Over.
🔹 Ball 5 – WICKET! Dhir falls to a low full toss. Krunal gets his 4th wicket of the night!
🔹 Ball 6 – Bumrah swings and misses… and RCB break their 10-year Wankhede curse!
RCB clinch a dramatic win as Krunal Pandya finishes with 4/45, turning the game around in a sensational last over!
Naman Dhir c Yash Dayal b Krunal Pandya 11(6) [4s-1 6s-1]
Chahar c Tim David b Krunal Pandya 0(1)
Santner c Tim David b Krunal Pandya 8(4) [6s-1]
MI 203/6 in 19 Overs – Hazlewood Strikes, But Santner Smacks a Six!
Josh Hazlewood returns for his final over and delivers a crucial breakthrough first ball. Hardik Pandya departs for a blazing 42 off 15! A mistimed flick finds Livingstone at deep mid-wicket, and the Wankhede crowd is stunned.
Mitchell Santner walks in and keeps the chase alive with a huge six over extra cover, an incredible strike off a low full-toss!
Naman Dhir and Santner rotate strike, but Hazlewood keeps it tight despite the six. Just 9 runs off the over, and Hazlewood finishes with 2/37.
MI need 19 off the final over – it’s all to play for!
Hardik Pandya c Livingstone b Hazlewood 42(15) [4s-3 6s-4]
MI need 28 runs off 12 balls!
MI 194/5 in 18 Overs – Tilak Falls, But Naman Dhir Launches One!
Pressure over, but action-packed! MI need 41 off 18, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls a mixed bag.
Hardik Pandya continues to play a blinder, squeezing in a couple, a clever FOUR, and a single. But the big moment came on the fourth ball – Tilak Varma departs for a superb 56(29), falling to a well-disguised slower one, brilliantly caught by Phil Salt.
Enter Naman Dhir – and what a way to announce himself! SIX straight down the ground off just his second ball!
Bhuvi ends the over with a pinpoint yorker. 13 runs and a crucial wicket – game still hanging in the balance!
Tilak Varma c Phil Salt b Bhuvneshwar 56(29) [4s-4 6s-4]
MI 181/4 in 17 Overs – Tilak Brings Up Fifty with a Bang!
Yash Dayal finishes his spell, but not before Tilak Varma lights up the Wankhede with a powerful six and a well-compiled half-century.
The over began with a single from Hardik Pandya, followed by a couple of dot balls. Then came Tilak’s moment – a strong pull for two brought up his first fifty of the season, and he followed it up with a huge six over long-on off a slower delivery.
The over ends with a dot, but 11 runs come from it. MI are poised for a strong finish with Tilak on 56 (28)* and Hardik on 35 (11)* heading into the death overs.
MI 170/4 in 16 Overs – Tilak Varma Breaks Loose After Bhuvi’s Tight Start!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns for his third over with the pressure on. He begins well with a dot and a tight single, keeping both batters guessing. He nearly traps Hardik with a pinpoint yorker that strikes him on the boots, just missing leg.
But Tilak Varma then shifts momentum! He smashes a huge six over deep mid-wicket and follows it up with a straight-driven four after a wide delivery. A strong finish to the over as MI pick up 13 runs, pushing their total to 170 with four overs to go!
MI 157/4 in 15 Overs – Hardik Goes Big, Krunal Faces the Heat!
The Pandya brothers face off as Krunal returns to the attack, but it’s Hardik who steals the spotlight at Wankhede!
Tilak starts with a single, and then Hardik Pandya explodes!
Back-to-back sixes – one over long-off and the other over square leg, bringing up the 50-run stand in no time! Krunal tries to mix it up but bowls two wides under pressure.
The over ends with Tilak rotating strike again, making it 19 runs off the over.
MI now surging with momentum – 39 runs in the last 2 overs, and both batters firing!
MI 138/4 in 14 Overs – Hardik Pandya Unleashes Mayhem with 22-Run Over!
Josh Hazlewood returns for his third over, but Hardik Pandya makes it a nightmare.
It begins with a single to Tilak Varma, before Hardik explodes – smashing 22 runs off just 5 balls!
A couple of back-to-back sixes, one over mid-wicket and the other lofted over long-off, showcase Hardik’s raw power. He adds two fours too – one pulled in front of square, the other cut past the point with precision.
Hazlewood even concedes a wide in the middle of the carnage. The over ends with a rare dot, but the damage is done – Pandya storms to 20 off just 5 balls, turning the momentum sharply in MI’s favor!
MI 116/4 in 13 Overs – Tilak Varma Goes Big with 17-Run Over!
Suyash Sharma bowls out his spell, but Tilak Varma takes him on in style!
After a quiet start to the over, Tilak explodes – SIX over deep mid-wicket, a cracking drive over extra cover for four, and then a clever reverse sweep to the fence. He mixes power with finesse and keeps the scoreboard ticking with a double and a single to end the over.
Tilak moves to 30 off just 15 balls, and Mumbai Indians regain momentum in the middle phase.
MI 99/4 in 12 Overs – Yash Dayal Strikes as SKY Departs After a Handy Knock!
Yash Dayal returns and brings drama with him! The over begins with singles and a dot before Tilak Varma lights up the Wankhede – smashing a slower one over covers for a flat SIX!
Just when MI looked to build, Suryakumar Yadav throws it away, mistiming a lofted drive off another slower ball. Livingstone makes no mistake at wide mid-off.
Dayal had dropped a swirling catch earlier in the over (in a collision with keeper Jitesh Sharma), but he makes up for it in the best way possible.
9 runs and a big wicket – RCB stay on top!
Suryakumar Yadav c Livingstone b Yash Dayal 28(26) [4s-5]
MI 90/3 in 11 Overs – SKY Survives, But Suyash Keeps It Tight!
Suyash Sharma continues his tidy spell and keeps the pressure on the Mumbai Indians.
The over starts with a googly that Tilak Varma defends, followed by a wide down leg. Tilak struggles to connect, managing just a leg bye off the pads.
Suryakumar Yadav tries to break free with a slog sweep but mistimes it dropped at deep square leg! A tough chance as Krunal couldn’t spot it in time.
Despite the boundary, it’s another economical over from Suyash, just 6 runs off it. He’s building up the pressure well in the middle overs.
MI 84/3 in 10 Overs – Krunal Strikes as Jacks Falls, Tilak Varma Off to a Positive Start!
Krunal Pandya returns for his second over and immediately makes an impact for RCB.
Suryakumar Yadav starts the over with a single before Will Jacks tries a couple of adventurous shots but fails to connect. Then comes the breakthrough – Krunal deceives Jacks with a quicker, short delivery. A mistimed pull leads to a top edge, and Kohli takes a safe catch at long leg. Big wicket!
Tilak Varma walks in and gets going right away, smashing a FOUR over extra cover, followed by a single.
A tidy over with a crucial wicket – RCB tighten the screws at the halfway stage.
Will Jacks c Kohli b Krunal Pandya 22(18) [4s-2 6s-1]
MI 78/2 in 9 Overs – SKY Connects, But RCB Keep It Tight!
Suyash Sharma continues with his tidy spell, and he keeps the pressure on despite a boundary.
Suryakumar Yadav misses a couple of attempted sweep shots before finally connecting one — a well-placed FOUR through backward square leg. But that’s the only boundary in an otherwise disciplined over.
Will Jacks struggles to get Suyash away, ending the over with two dots. Just 5 runs from it — a solid one for RCB as the required rate begins to creep up.
MI 73/2 in 8 Overs – SKY and Jacks Unleash on Krunal!
Krunal Pandya comes into the attack, but Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav go after him right away.
Jacks starts with a single, and then it’s SKY show – two clever boundaries: a lift over mid-on followed by a classy inside-out loft over extra cover. Pure timing and placement!
Will Jacks wraps up the over with a cheeky reverse sweep for four, adding more pressure. Krunal leaks 14 in his first over as MI accelerate in the middle phase.
MI 59/2 in 7 Overs – Suyash Keeps It Tight as RCB Burn a Review
Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma is introduced into the attack as RCB’s Impact Player, replacing Devdutt Padikkal.
He starts with a tidy over, mixing his lengths and googlies well. Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav rotate the strike but can’t find the boundary.
The only real drama comes on the fourth ball – RCB take a review for a possible caught behind off SKY, but UltraEdge shows daylight between bat and ball, and ball-tracking confirms impact was outside off. RCB lose their review.
Just 5 runs off the over – a solid first from Suyash.
MI 54/2 in 6 Overs – Hazlewood Applies the Brakes in the Powerplay!
Josh Hazlewood delivers a top-class over, stifling Mumbai’s momentum just before the field spreads out.
Suryakumar Yadav struggles to get going, facing four dot balls in the over, including a failed ramp shot and a mistimed slog attempt. Hazlewood’s variations in length and pace leave SKY searching for timing.
Will Jacks finally rotate strike on the last ball after SKY sneaks a single earlier, just 2 runs off the over – Hazlewood ends the Powerplay with a tight spell: 2 overs, 6 runs, 1 wicket. RCB wrestle back control!
MI 52/2 in 5 Overs – Jacks Unleashes, SKY Finds His Rhythm!
Yash Dayal returns for his second over, but Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav take him on with intent.
Jack’s starts with a quick single before SKY showcases his trademark wristy flick for FOUR to get off the mark in style. After a dot and a single, Jacks keeps the pressure on with a couple to deep squares.
Then comes the highlight – SIX! Jack stands tall and smokes a short, wide delivery over long-on with effortless power.
14 runs off the over as MI pick up pace after early setbacks.
MI 38/2 in 4 Overs – Hazlewood Strikes, Rickelton Falls After a Fiery Start!
Josh Hazlewood is introduced into the attack and makes an immediate impact for RCB.
Rickelton looks aggressive, smashing a short and wide delivery for FOUR through extra cover. But Hazlewood hits back hard – a deceptive length delivery nips away slightly, trapping Rickelton LBW. RCB go upstairs, and it’s three reds on the tracker – a successful review!
Suryakumar Yadav walks in but is kept quiet by Hazlewood, who finishes a top-class over – just 4 runs and a key wicket. RCB tightening things up!
Rickelton lbw b Hazlewood 17(10) [4s-4]
MI 34/1 in 3 Overs – Rickelton Finds His Rhythm with Back-to-Back Boundaries!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues for SRH, and Ryan Rickelton takes charge in this over.
After a dot to begin, Rickelton finds his timing, two glorious boundaries! First, a drive-through extra cover with elegance, followed by a fierce punch between point and cover. He’s looking fluent now.
Bhuvi pulls it back slightly with a few tighter deliveries, and Jacks defends the final ball.
9 runs off the over – Mumbai keep the scoreboard ticking despite losing Rohit early again.
YASH DAYAL WITH A FABULOUS DELIVERY TO GET THE HITMAN. 🔥pic.twitter.com/krD2fyRpO7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2025
MI 25/1 in 2 Overs – Rohit’s Bright Start Ends with a Peach from Dayal!
Yash Dayal enters the attack and faces Rohit Sharma in full flow.
After a cautious leave first ball, Rohit punishes two poor deliveries with back-to-back fours – one flicked through mid-wicket and another drilled through covers. But Dayal bounces back in style!
BOWLED! An absolute beauty – an inswinger that sneaks past Rohit’s bat and crashes into leg stump. Big blow for Mumbai as their skipper departs on 17(9).
Will Jacks arrives and finishes the over with a classy flick for four. Eventful over – 12 runs and a crucial wicket!
Rohit b Yash Dayal 17(9) [4s-2 6s-1]
MI 13/0 in 1 Over – Rohit’s Whip & Rickelton’s Timing Set the Tone!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts the proceedings for SRH with a slip in place. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton open the chase for Mumbai Indians.
Rohit survives a testing first ball as a soft outside edge drops short of slip. He follows it with a couple off a flick and then shows his class with a towering six over square leg – effortless timing and power! After a dot and a single, Rickelton ends the over in style with a sweetly timed push past mid-on for four.
A solid start for MI – 13 runs from the opening over!
Virat Kohli:
“Yeah, it was pretty good. After losing a wicket on the second ball, we countered really well. I got a few going as well. That partnership was important for us to get to a good total on the board.
My strength is to get my touch and get that feel. Try to innovate a bit and try to hit to different parts of the field. When I time the ball at the start, I have a greater chance of scoring big.
For sure. When Salty goes early, someone has to have that greater impact. A big score is around the corner for him because he is hitting the ball really well. That partnership was important for us to get it deep and allow the guys like Jitesh, Livi, and Tim to cut loose in the end. Rajat doing what he does. Wickets not falling and one spinner was out of the game. That was an important part of the game. With wickets in hand and short boundary on one side, it was always hard for the Chinaman to bowl.
Highest Innings Totals by RCB vs MI in IPL:
| Total | Wickets | Venue | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 1 | Wankhede | 2015 | |
| 221 | 5 | Wankhede | 2025 | Tonight* |
| 201 | 7 | Dubai | 2020 | |
| 199 | 6 | Wankhede | 2023 | |
| 196 | 8 | Wankhede | 2024 |
RCB 221/5 in 20 Overs – Jitesh Finishes with a Bang, Bumrah Keeps it Tight!
Jasprit Bumrah returns to bowl the final over, aiming to close out strong for MI.
He starts with smart variations, mixing short balls and full deliveries. Jitesh Sharma struggles initially but then launches a massive six over wide long-on – 83 metres of pure power!
A late LBW appeal sees Jitesh given out, but he reviews it successfully, impact outside off and survives. Tim David joins briefly and sneaks a single.
Despite the six, Bumrah ends with a brilliant spell of 4 overs, 29 runs, no wickets, but immense control at the death. RCB post a massive 221/5, with Jitesh Sharma’s 40 off 19 providing the late fireworks!
RCB 213/5 in 19 Overs – Jitesh Goes Big, Boult Strikes Late!
Trent Boult returns for his final over and it’s absolute fireworks at the Wankhede!
He starts with a wide, and then Jitesh Sharma launches back-to-back sixes – first a stunning hockey-style sweep over square leg, followed by a daring scoop over fine leg! The crowd roars with every hit.
Boult pulls things back with a couple of dot balls and a single, but finishes with a key breakthrough – Rajat Patidar falls for a superb 64 off 32, caught behind trying to upper cut a sharp bouncer.
A 15-run over, but a big wicket to end it. One over to go – can RCB push past 230?
Rajat Patidar c Rickelton b Boult 64(32) [4s-5 6s-4]
RCB 198/4 in 18 Overs – Bumrah’s Brilliance Keeps Things in Check
Jasprit Bumrah returns for his third over and does what he does best – nails the yorkers and denies boundaries in the death.
Just six singles come off the over as he keeps it full and straight, mixing in slower balls and low full tosses with precision.
Despite the 50-run partnership between Patidar (64) and Jitesh (20)** off just 17 balls, Bumrah controls the flow expertly in a high-scoring game.
RCB will now look to finish strong in the final two overs!
RCB 192/4 in 17 Overs – Patidar’s Power and Jitesh’s Finesse Punish Hardik!
Hardik Pandya returns for his final over, but it’s a nightmare for the MI skipper as 23 runs are smashed off it!
Jitesh Sharma starts with a single, and then Rajat Patidar takes over –
A towering SIX over the bowler’s head brings up his 50 off just 25 balls, followed by another pull for six and a classy wristy flick for four! He’s putting on a show!
A wide follows under pressure, and Jitesh finishes the over with a boundary off a full toss on the pads.
RCB flying at 192/4 with 3 overs to go – a 220+ finish on the cards!
Striking at 200, our skipper gets his 2nd fifty of the season! 🔥
He’s him and you know it 🫡#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/WG4mSbXtbS
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 7, 2025
RCB 169/4 in 16 Overs – Patidar and Jitesh Go After Boult!
Trent Boult returns for his third over, but RCB’s middle-order duo has other plans.
Rajat Patidar starts off with a firm drive for a single, before Jitesh Sharma explodes – first a sharp cut over point for four, followed by a flat six over extra cover that just clears the fielder! He adds a single, and Patidar continues the charge with a powerful straight drive that nearly goes for four, saved brilliantly by Hardik.
Boult ends the over with a poor ball on the pads and Patidar makes no mistake – FOUR flicked fine to the boundary.
18 runs off the over, and RCB are storming ahead in the death!
Impact sub update: Rohit Sharma is on the field, he has replaced Vignesh Puthur…
RCB 151/4 in 15 Overs – Double Blow from Hardik Sends Kohli & Livingstone Packing!
Hardik Pandya brings the heat and changes the momentum in one over!
WICKET! First ball after the time-out, Virat Kohli departs for 67 (42)! Tries to take on Hardik with a big shuffle and top-edges a skier to Naman Dhir at deep square. Huge breakthrough for MI! Two balls later, Livingstone follows! Goes for the scoop but is hurried in pace. A tame top-edge straight to Bumrah at short third. A two-ball duck and MI are roaring back.
Amidst the chaos, Rajat Patidar holds his nerve and flicks a cheeky FOUR over square leg to ease the pressure. He and Jitesh now have the task of steadying the ship.
A dramatic over:
2 wickets, 2 wides, a boundary, and 8 runs in total.
Hardik’s figures: 3-0-22-2 – he’s turning up when it matters!
Livingstone c Bumrah b Hardik Pandya 0(2)
Kohli c Naman Dhir b Hardik Pandya 67(42) [4s-8 6s-2]
A Lovely moment by Bumrah & Kohli ❤️
– Two GOATs OF this generation. pic.twitter.com/FqtDammPbR
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 7, 2025
RCB 143/2 in 14 Overs – Patidar Joins the Party, Kohli Keeps the Roar Alive!
Mitchell Santner finishes his spell, but not the way he’d have liked – 20 runs come off the over as RCB unleash their middle-overs assault.
Rajat Patidar starts with a massive six over long-on, then ends the over with another one, this time over long-off – both clean, confident hits.
In between, Kohli thrills the crowd with a lofted four down the ground after chants of “Kohli! Kohli!” fill the stadium.
Santner finishes with 4-0-40-0, and RCB are now ready to explode post-strategic timeout with eight wickets in hand and two well-set batters at the crease.
138 dB WHEN KOHLI CAME TO BAT AT WANKHEDE…!!! – Highest in IPL 2025
Strategic timeout!
RCB 123/2 in 13 Overs – Patidar Turns On the Flair, Kohli Grins at the Show!
Hardik Pandya returns but Rajat Patidar welcomes him with a scoop and an upper-cut, collecting two cheeky boundaries in the over!
Despite a brief scare after a scoop attempt hit his helmet grille (triggering a quick concussion check), Patidar was back on his feet and in full flow. He’s finding gaps and pushing the tempo.
Kohli, meanwhile, is cool and cruising at 60 off 38, notching up his eighth 50+ score at Wankhede – a ground he clearly enjoys!
11 runs off the over, RCB building nicely toward a strong finish!
RCB 112/2 in 12 Overs – Kohli Cruises Past Fifty as Patidar Joins the Flow
Mitchell Santner continues and keeps it tight, but a misfield gifts Kohli a boundary over extra cover, helping maintain RCB’s tempo.
Kohli, now on 60 off 38, is setting himself up for a big finish. Patidar is rotating strike calmly with singles. Despite a couple of dot balls, 7 runs come off the over.
It’s a good batting surface, and RCB are well on track for 200+ if they can finish strong in the final 8!
RCB 105/2 in 11 Overs – Bumrah Keeps It Tight, Kohli Crosses Fifty!
Jasprit Bumrah returns for his second spell and shows his class with variations in pace and pinpoint accuracy.
Singles on almost every ball keep the scoreboard ticking, and Virat Kohli quietly reaches his half-century, keeping the anchor role going strong.
Bumrah mixes slower balls and off-cutters smartly, conceding just 5 runs in the over. Even mocks a throw after a dot to Patidar – vintage Boom Boom mind games.
RCB maintaining control, with Kohli on 55* and Patidar just getting settled.
WANKHEDE STANDS FOR VIRAT KOHLI 👑 pic.twitter.com/KlRiEeIORe
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 7, 2025
RCB 100/2 in 10 Overs – Kohli Brings Up His Fifty, Santner Keeps it Tight!
Mitchell Santner returns for his second over and applies the brakes with a tidy one.
Kohli kicks things off with a single, bringing up his half-century off 31 balls – a composed and classy knock. Patidar joins in, but finds it hard to get going as Santner keeps the lines tight.
A wide and a couple of singles follow, with one two-run push through square leg thanks to some smart running.
Just 5 runs off the over – a breather for MI as they look to slow things down at the halfway mark.
Most 50+ scores in IPL history:
| Rank | Player | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | 66 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 65 |
| 3 | Shikhar Dhawan | 53 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | 45 |
| 5 | AB de Villiers | 43 |
| 6 | KL Rahul | 42 |
| 7 | Suresh Raina | 40 |
RCB 95/2 after 9 overs – Vignesh Puthur gets the breakthrough!
WICKET! Just as Padikkal was settling in for something big, he falls to a soft dismissal — tries to muscle one against the spin but miscues it straight to Will Jacks at long-on. Gone for a handy 37(22) with 2 fours & 3 sixes.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli continues to sizzle!
Brings up his fifty in just 29 balls, with a huge slog-swept six into the Wankhede crowd. The man is in serious mood tonight!
But MI have a glimmer of hope now with Padikkal gone. RCB still cruising, though, with a strong base laid.
Padikkal c Will Jacks b Vignesh Puthur 37(22) [4s-2 6s-3]
RCB 85/1 after 8 overs – A quiet one from Hardik!
Hardik Pandya brings some control into the game with a tidy first over, giving away just 3 runs + 1 leg bye. He mixed up his pace cleverly, used the short ball sparingly, and even drew a hopeful LBW appeal.
Kohli tried to manufacture a boundary but couldn’t quite find the gap or timing this time.
Padikkal too, looking to keep the tempo going, managed a mistimed pull for a single.
MI will be happy to pull things back slightly after the powerplay assault. But with Kohli on 44(27)* and Padikkal 35(19)*, RCB still holds the upper hand.
RCB 81/1 in 7 Overs – Kohli’s Slogsweep Sparks More Chants at Wankhede!
Mitchell Santner comes into the attack with his crafty left-arm spin, but Kohli greets him with a classy slogsweep for four! The Wankhede erupts with “Kohli, Kohli” chants echoing around the ground.
Padikkal continues to rotate the strike smartly, while Kohli looks locked in, now on 42 off 23.
Not a bad over from Santner overall – 8 runs – but Kohli’s calculated aggression keeps RCB firmly in charge.
RCB cruising at 81/1 after 7
Kohli 42*(23) | Padikkal 34*(17)
Deepak Chahar now holds the second-worst economy rate in Powerplay this IPL!
WHAT A SIX BY VIRAT KOHLI AGAINST JASPRIT BUMRAH. 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/KSpXjQsSqE
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2025
RCB 73/1 in 6 Overs – Padikkal Goes Berserk to End the Powerplay!
What an over from Devdutt Padikkal! Deepak Chahar is under the pump as the left-hander unleashes absolute carnage with two towering sixes and a lucky edge for four.
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The first six? Walked across and launched over long-on.
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The second? A slower bouncer that he read like a book and smoked over deep midwicket.
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Then an outside edge flew past the slip for four more.
Kohli adds a couple of singles, and a wide is thrown in too.
The fifty-run partnership comes up between the two in style, and RCB finish the Powerplay on a high!
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:
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This match is on pitch number 8 (earlier match on pitch 6 saw KKR bowled out for 116).
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Ground dimensions:
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Weather: It’s windy (gusts up to 36 kph), which might affect dew later in the match.
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When there’s dew at Wankhede, chasing becomes easier, and teams usually prefer to bowl first.
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Pitch condition: Hard surface with even grass but a bit bare should be good for high scoring, not much spin expected.
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