Cricket Highlights, April 07: IPL 2025 (20th Match) – RCB vs MI

RCB vs MI (20th Match) – Highlights

In a high-octane clash at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru outclassed Mumbai Indians in a thrilling contest that went down to the wire. RCB posted a daunting total of 221/5 and successfully defended it, winning by 12 runs in the 20th match of the Indian Premier League. The victory was powered by Rajat Patidar’s explosive half-century and a brilliant all-round performance by Krunal Pandya.

RCB were put into bat and got off to a shaky start, losing Phil Salt in the very first over to Trent Boult. However, Virat Kohli, looking in sublime touch, took charge and stitched a crucial 91-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal. Kohli’s 67 off 42 balls, studded with eight fours and two sixes, anchored the innings. Padikkal played a brisk knock of 37 off 22 before falling just before the halfway mark.

The game-changing moment came when Rajat Patidar, leading from the front in this game, unleashed a brutal assault on the MI bowlers. He smashed 64 off just 32 balls, including five boundaries and four massive sixes. Patidar’s aggressive intent ensured that RCB kept the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace. Despite a rare failure from Liam Livingstone, who fell for a duck, Jitesh Sharma played a fiery cameo, scoring an unbeaten 40 off 19 deliveries. His late fireworks helped push RCB to a mammoth 221 for 5.

In response, Mumbai Indians began aggressively with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton finding early boundaries. However, quick strikes from Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood pegged MI back. Suryakumar Yadav looked promising but couldn’t convert his start, falling for 28. The middle-order resistance came from Tilak Varma, who played a sensational innings of 56 off 29 balls, and Hardik Pandya, who nearly turned the tide with a blazing 42 off just 15 deliveries.

Despite the late heroics, MI’s chase unraveled in the final overs, thanks to a match-winning spell by Krunal Pandya. He dismantled the lower order with a four-wicket haul, returning figures of 4 for 45. Hazlewood also played a crucial role with his 2 for 37, while Yash Dayal chipped in with a couple of wickets at key junctures. MI fell short by 12 runs, ending their innings at 209/9.

Rajat Patidar was deservedly named Player of the Match for his explosive half-century. With this win, RCB continues to show promise this season, while MI will need to regroup and address their bowling woes ahead of their next fixture.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Scoreboard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 221/5 (20)

Mumbai Indians – 209/9 (20)

Result – RCB won by 12 runs

Player of the Match – Rajat Patidar

RCB vs MI Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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