Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians match scorecard: Get RCB vs MI 2025 IPL highlights, full stats, player performances & result.
The much-hyped Match between Royal Challengers Bengalure (rcb) and Mumbai Indians (mi) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) fulfilled all the expectations as it provided a nail-biting match leave fans on the edge of their chairs. A game that was a tale of high scoring brilliance coupled with strategically performed bowling and tight finishes, was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. So this is a match report and detailed scorecard of this high voltage encounter.
Match Summary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard
- Date: 18th April 2025
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Toss: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 12 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 198/6 (20 Overs)
RCB got off to a flying start, thanks to their openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, who set the tone with a solid partnership. The middle order capitalized on the foundation, with Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar playing crucial cameos.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Virat Kohli | 48 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | 35 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 145.83 |
| Rajat Patidar | 42 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 168.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 29 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Cameron Green | 22* | 12 | 1 | 2 | 183.33 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Extras | 10 | (lb 2, w 8) | |||
| Total | 198/6 | (20 Overs) |
Mumbai Indians Bowling Highlights
- Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/28 in his 4 overs.
- Piyush Chawla took 1/32, while Hardik Pandya was expensive, conceding 45 runs in his 4 overs.
- Akash Madhwal and Gerald Coetzee picked up a wicket each but struggled to contain the flow of runs.
Mumbai Indians Innings: 186/8 (20 Overs)
Chasing a challenging target of 199, Mumbai Indians had a shaky start, losing Rohit Sharma early. However, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings with a brilliant partnership. The match swung back and forth, but RCB’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 55 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 144.73 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 62 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 177.14 |
| Tilak Varma | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Tim David | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Extras | 15 | (lb 3, w 12) | |||
| Total | 186/8 | (20 Overs) |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowling Highlights
- Mohammed Siraj was outstanding, taking 3/34 in his 4 overs, including the crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav.
- Lockie Ferguson provided key breakthroughs, finishing with 2/29.
- Karn Sharma and Glenn Maxwell controlled the middle overs, conceding just 42 runs in their combined 6 overs.
Key Moments of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard
- Kohli-Du Plessis Powerplay Blitz – RCB raced to 65/0 in the first 6 overs, setting up a strong platform.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s Counterattack – His 35-ball 62 kept MI in the hunt, but his dismissal in the 16th over turned the game.
- Siraj’s Death Bowling – His two wickets in the 18th over (Hardik Pandya and Tim David) sealed the game for RCB.
- Cameron Green’s Finishing Touch – His unbeaten 22 off 12 balls ensured RCB posted a competitive total.
Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-defining spell, especially in the death overs. His ability to bowl yorkers and slower balls under pressure proved decisive.
Post-Match Reactions
- Faf du Plessis (RCB Captain): Fantastic overall effort. It was pre-determined by the manner in which Virat and Rajat batted and Siraj did the death extremely well,” he questioned.
- Hardik Pandya (MI Captain): We held the match till 16th over but losing SKY around that point undermined us. Hit to RCB bowlers.”
- Mohammed Siraj (PotM): I was solely concerned with pinpointing right lengths. It has an unreal crowd support which drives us to give the best.
Conclusion of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard
This RCB vs MI encounter in IPL 2025 was so typical of T20 cricket at its very best-high scoring, nail biting and unpredictable. Although RCB have been able to bolster their chances in the playoffs race with this victory, MI will have to battle back in their next match.
This is an exciting experience and the IPL 2025 season keeps cricket fans all over the world glued to the stadiums. For watches more match scorecard click here.
Final Scorecard:
- RCB: 198/6 (20 Overs)
- MI: 186/8 (20 Overs)
- Result: RCB won by 12 runs
