In an exhilarating IPL 2025 match held at Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs. This win marks RCB’s first triumph against MI at Wankhede in a decade, with the last such victory dating back to the 2015 IPL season.
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RCB’s Stellar Batting Performance: Kohli and Patidar Lead the Charge
After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians elected to bowl first. RCB posted a commanding total of 221 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. The star of the innings was Virat Kohli, who crafted a brilliant 67-run knock, supported well by Rajat Patidar, who scored a solid 64 runs. Their partnerships set a strong foundation, with Jitesh Sharma finishing unbeaten at 40 and Devdutt Padikkal adding a valuable 37 runs.
RCB’s batting depth proved crucial, with contributions from Liam Livingstone and Tim David, helping them reach a daunting total.
Mumbai’s Brave Chase: Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma’s Fighting Partnership
In response, Mumbai Indians began their innings with confidence but faced early setbacks. Despite a valiant effort from Hardik Pandya (42 runs) and Tilak Varma (56 runs), who forged an impressive 89-run partnership off just 34 balls, MI struggled to maintain the momentum.
The turning point came when both Pandya and Varma were dismissed in quick succession, causing a sudden collapse. MI eventually ended their innings at 209 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs, falling short by 12 runs.
Krunal Pandya’s Magic: 4-Wicket Haul Turns the Tide
The highlight of RCB’s bowling attack was Krunal Pandya, who delivered a match-winning performance by claiming 4 crucial wickets. His outstanding spell put immense pressure on the MI batting line-up, proving to be the game-changer.
Supporting him, Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal each picked up two wickets, while Bhuwaneshwar Kumar contributed with one key breakthrough.
Key Performances:
- RCB’s Top Performers:
- Virat Kohli: 67 runs
- Rajat Patidar: 64 runs
- Krunal Pandya: 4 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood & Yash Dayal: 2 wickets each
- MI’s Key Contributors:
- Tilak Varma: 56 runs
- Hardik Pandya: 42 runs
- Trent Boult & Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets each
Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Hardik Pandya (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
RCB’s Historic Win at Wankhede
This thrilling victory not only boosts RCB’s confidence but also strengthens their position in the IPL 2025 standings. With standout performances from Kohli, Patidar, and Krunal Pandya, RCB has proven their mettle, marking a memorable win against Mumbai Indians after a long gap of 10 years.
