Bhavesh
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI), held on April 7, 2025, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. RCB emerged victorious by 12 runs in this high-scoring encounter.
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Match Overview
• Date & Venue: April 7, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Result: RCB won by 12 runs
• Final Scores:
• RCB: 221/5 in 20 overs
• MI: 209/9 in 20 overs
• Player of the Match: Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 64 runs off 32 balls
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RCB’s Innings: A Power-Packed Performance
Top Order Contributions
RCB’s innings was anchored by a stellar performance from Virat Kohli, who scored 67 runs off 42 balls, marking his 57th IPL fifty. His partnership with Devdutt Padikkal added 91 runs in 52 balls, setting a solid foundation.  
Middle Order Acceleration
Following Kohli’s dismissal by Hardik Pandya in the 15th over, Rajat Patidar took charge, scoring a brisk 64 off 32 balls. Jitesh Sharma provided a late surge with an unbeaten 40 off 19 balls, propelling RCB to a formidable total of 221/5.  
MI’s Bowling Highlights
• Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets for 45 runs in 4 overs, including the crucial wicket of Kohli.
• Trent Boult: 2 wickets for 57 runs in 4 overs.
• Jasprit Bumrah: Economical spell with 0 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs. 
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MI’s Chase: A Valiant Effort
Early Setbacks
MI’s chase began with the early loss of Phil Salt, dismissed by Trent Boult in the second ball of the match. Rohit Sharma contributed quick runs before falling to Yash Dayal.  
Middle Order Resistance
Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya mounted a strong comeback with an 89-run partnership in just 34 balls. Tilak scored 56 off 29 balls, while Hardik added 42 off 15 balls. 
Final Overs Drama
With MI needing 19 runs in the final over, Krunal Pandya delivered a match-winning performance, conceding only 6 runs and taking 3 wickets, sealing a 12-run victory for RCB.
Bhavesh Chouhan