Cricket fans, get ready for a thrilling face-off as Mumbai Indians host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 7, 2025. With contrasting starts to the season, both teams have a point to prove in this much-anticipated clash. Here’s everything you need to know before placing your bets.
Match Details
- Date: April 7, 2025
- Time: 19:30 local time
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Last Meeting: Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets (April 11, 2024)
Current Form
Mumbai Indians have struggled early in IPL 2025, suffering losses to Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have hit the ground running, winning both of their opening matches.
Pre-Game Odds & Win Probability
- Mumbai Indians: 37/50 (1.74) – 57.5% chance of winning
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 57/50 (2.14) – 46.7% chance of winning
(Odds courtesy of Betandyou – subject to change)
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Meetings)
- April 11, 2024: MI won by 7 wickets
- May 9, 2023: MI won by 6 wickets
- April 2, 2023: RCB won by 8 wickets
- April 9, 2022: RCB won by 7 wickets
- September 26, 2021: RCB won by 54 runs
Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians
- Suryakumar Yadav: One of MI’s most consistent performers, Yadav is in fine form and will be crucial in stabilizing the middle order.
- Deepak Chahar: The pacer has already shown glimpses of his ability with the ball and will be vital in restricting RCB’s top order.
- Vignesh Puthur: The young spinner made an immediate impact in MI’s opener and could be a key weapon against RCB’s power hitters.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli: The legendary batsman is in excellent touch and will look to dominate MI’s bowlers from the outset.
- Krunal Pandya: A standout performer with the ball, Pandya’s left-arm spin could be critical in keeping MI’s big hitters at bay.
- Josh Hazlewood: With his experience and pace, Hazlewood will aim to provide early breakthroughs for RCB.
Predicted Line-ups
Mumbai Indians
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Robin Minz
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Vignesh Puthur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Suyash Sharma
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Betting Tips & Predictions
Toss Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (19/20 with Betandyou)
RCB have been lucky at the toss so far, and with their captain making the call, they could once again have the upper hand.
Value Bet: Last digit of the first innings total to be 4 or 6 (193/100 with Betandyou)
Given the high-scoring nature of T20 cricket, especially at Wankhede, a total ending in 4 or 6 seems like a solid value bet.
Final Prediction: Mumbai Indians to Win
Despite a slow start to IPL 2025, MI have historically dominated RCB in recent encounters. Playing at home, they will be desperate to turn their season around. Expect a close battle, but Mumbai Indians are tipped to edge this one and get back on track.