In a high-scoring encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended a
decade-long drought by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) for the first time since 2015. This thrilling
victory was marked by standout performances from Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma,
propelling RCB to a 12-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
Match Summary
RCB Innings: RCB started aggressively, posting 73 runs for the loss of one wicket. Virat Kohli led the charge, showcasing his intent with boundaries off Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. Devdutt Padikkal
complemented Kohli, hitting back-to-back sixes off Chahar. Kohli continued his dominance, reaching a 29-ball fifty with a slog sweep off Vignesh Puthur. Padikkal scored a quick 37 off 22 balls before falling to Will Jacks sharp catch. Hardik Pandya turned the game momentarily, dismissing Kohli for 67 and Liam Livingstone for a duck in the 15th over. Despite Hardiks breakthroughs, Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma finished strong. Patidar punished Hardik for 23 runs in one over, while Jiteshs clever strokeplay helped RCB post 221/5, with 70 runs
coming in the last five overs.
MI Innings: Mumbai Indians faced a tall chase of 222. Hardik Pandya blasted 42 off 15 balls, and Tilak Varma chipped in with a key knock. However, MI stumbled in the death overs and ended at 209/9, falling 12 runs short.
Top Performers
RCB:- Virat Kohli: Anchored the innings with a fluent 67 off 42.- Rajat Patidar: Delivered fireworks in the final overs.- Jitesh Sharma: Played a creative and impactful knock.
MI:- Hardik Pandya: All-round brilliance with quickfire runs and crucial wickets.- Tilak Varma: Steady middle-order performance.
Turning Point:
RCBs explosive finish, especially Patidars takedown of Hardik, set the tone. MI couldnt replicate that
late-innings surge, losing key wickets at critical moments.
Conclusion:
RCBs all-round show at Wankhede sealed a memorable win and broke a long-standing jinx against
MI at their fortress. This win adds vital momentum to their IPL 2025 campaign
