The high-voltage clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 7, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, promises an exciting contest. Both teams will look to secure crucial points in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede pitch is known for being a batting paradise, offering good bounce and carry. Historically, teams chasing have had an advantage due to the dew factor in evening games.
- Average First Innings Score: ~180-200 runs
- Pacers vs Spinners: Pacers get early movement, but the pitch flattens out as the game progresses. Spinners might struggle due to small boundaries.
- Chasing vs Defending: Teams chasing have a better success rate at this venue.
MI vs RCB – Head-to-Head Stats
- Total Matches Played: 32
- MI Wins: 18
- RCB Wins: 14
- Last 5 Matches: RCB has won 4 out of the last 5 games against MI
Team News & Probable Playing 11
Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Riyan Rickelton (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Robin Minz
- Naman Dhir
- Romario Shepherd
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
Impact Players: Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI
- Faf du Plessis
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar (c)(Wk)
- Jitesh Sharma
- Phil Salt
- Swashtik Chikara
- Twim David
- Mayank Dagar
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Lungisani Ngidi
- Yash Dayal
Impact Players: Mahipal Lomror, Himanshu Sharma
Key Players & Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Captaincy Picks
- Virat Kohli – 852 IPL runs vs MI, consistent performer
- Suryakumar Yadav – Loves batting against RCB, aggressive stroke player
- Hardik Pandya – All-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball.
Best Vice-Captain Choices
- Rohit Sharma – 118 runs in IPL 2024 so far.
- Virat Kohli – Explosive batter with handy off-spin bowling.
Dream11 Team Prediction
Option 1: (Balanced Team)
- Wicketkeeper: Rajat Patidar
- Batters: Rohit Sharma (vc), Virat Kohli (c), Faf du Plessis, Suryakumar Yadav
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Deepak Chahar, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir
Option 2: (High-Risk Team)
- Wicketkeeper: Rajat Patidar
- Batters: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Deepak Chahar
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
- MI has the home advantage, but RCB has dominated in recent head-to-head encounters.
- The team winning the toss might prefer to chase due to the dew factor.
- Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win in a close contest
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