Mumbai Indians aim for a comeback at Wankhede as Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma rejoin the squad; RCB’s Kohli under pressure to perform.
April 7, 2025: The Wankhede Stadium is buzzing with excitement as the Mumbai Indians (MI) face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a key IPL 2025 fixture. The much-anticipated return of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and opener Rohit Sharma has given MI a timely boost, especially after a rough start to the season.
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Winning the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya elected to field first—capitalizing on Wankhede’s chasing-friendly pitch. Bumrah, back after a three-month injury hiatus, was seen confidently marking his run-up during pre-match warmups, confirming his place in the playing XI. Rohit Sharma, who missed the previous match due to a knee injury, also returns to the top order.
For RCB, the spotlight is on stand-in captain Rajat Patidar, who impressed in earlier matches but now faces a resurgent MI. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, is under pressure to deliver after two quiet games. Kohli’s duel with Bumrah is expected to be one of the highlights—Bumrah has dismissed him five times in 16 innings, though Kohli averages 28 against him with a strike rate of 147.
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With MI currently languishing in the lower half of the points table, a win tonight is critical. RCB, placed third, are eyeing a return to form and a possible shot at the top spot. The match promises a thrilling showdown between two powerhouse teams and some of the IPL’s biggest stars.
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