Match Preview: MI vs RCB – IPL 2025, Match 20
The 20th match of IPL 2025 will witness a fierce battle between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 7th at 7:30 PM IST.
Current Form & Standings:
- Mumbai Indians: 8th on the points table with 1 win from 4 matches.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 2nd place with 2 wins from 3 games.
Recent Match Recap:
- MI lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs. Suryakumar Yadav was the standout with 67 runs.
- RCB lost to Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets, with Liam Livingstone scoring 54 runs.
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches: 35
- MI Wins: 21
- RCB Wins: 14
Weather & Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Temperature: 29°C
- Forecast: Clear Sky
- Pitch Behavior: Batting-friendly
- Best Suited for: Pace Bowlers
- Average 1st Innings Score: 176
- Win % Chasing Teams: 60%
MI vs RCB Probable Playing XIs (Predicted):
Mumbai Indians: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Vignesh Puthur, Tilak Varma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Salam
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Fantasy Cricket Tips: Hot Picks & Captaincy Choices
Captaincy Picks:
- Philip Salt – Explosive RCB opener, capable of quick starts.
- Hardik Pandya – All-rounder with 28 runs & 5 wickets in last match.
Top Picks:
- Suryakumar Yadav – Aggressive MI batter, scored 67 in last match.
- Liam Livingstone – Key RCB middle-order option with 54-run knock.
Budget Picks:
- Rajat Patidar – RCB’s consistent middle-order contributor.
- Vignesh Puthur – MI spinner, effective in middle overs.
MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match – Team Suggestions
Team 1:
- Keepers: Philip Salt, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli (vc), Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (c), Liam Livingstone, Naman Dhir
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar
Team 2:
- Keepers: Philip Salt (c), Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar
Players to Avoid:
- Raj Angad Bawa – 12 points, only 5.5 credits.
- Swapnil Singh – Did not play (DNP).
Expert Fantasy Advice:
- SL Captaincy Pick: Hardik Pandya
- GL Captaincy Pick: Philip Salt
- Punt Picks: Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma
- Dream11 Combo: 2 Keepers – 3 Batsmen – 3 All-rounders – 3 Bowlers
Conclusion & CTA: Don’t miss out on the epic MI vs RCB showdown in IPL 2025 Match 20. Create your winning Dream11 fantasy team using the expert insights above. Stay tuned for live updates, injury reports, and fantasy tips.
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