Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Clash of Titans at Wankhede

The Indian Premier League 2025 is set to witness an electrifying encounter as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Both teams are eager to bounce back from recent setbacks, making this match a high-stakes affair.

Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, are bolstered by the return of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is expected to strengthen their bowling attack. However, the team has struggled with consistency, managing just one win in four matches. The batting lineup, featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, will need to step up to turn their campaign around.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Rajat Patidar, have had a decent start with two wins from three matches. Despite a loss to Gujarat Titans in their last outing, RCB's batting lineup, including Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone, remains a formidable force. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, adds depth to their squad.

Predicted Playing XIs:
- 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.
- 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.

Sources: Sportstar, Indian Express, NDTV Sports.