RCB’s 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL 2025 showdown was the kind of contest fans had been waiting for.
Under those floodlights, the RCB batters really lit up the evening. They posted 221 for five in their 20 overs, and just when the Mumbai Indians looked like they were back in the game, Krunal Pandya’s final over sealed the deal for the visitors.
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That was a statement game for RCB fans — and a tough pill to swallow for MI. This win was even more special as it marked RCB’s first victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede in 10 years — a long-standing hoodoo finally broken.
Before this, they had stormed into Kolkata and taken down KKR in their own backyard. And now, they’ve marched into Mumbai and done the same to MI. Two iconic grounds. Two power-packed wins. RCB is not just winning—they’re sending a message.
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RCB batted first, and Rajat Patidar was the standout performer.
His 64 off just 32 balls was a masterclass in composure and flair. He anchored the innings and then unleashed calculated aggression when the time was right.
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The middle order chipped in with some crucial cameos. MI’s bowlers, despite their experience, just couldn’t contain that onslaught on a surface that usually favours the batsmen.
The Mumbai Indians replied with 209 for nine, which just wasn’t enough. The match was on a knife-edge until those final few overs. And that’s where Krunal Pandya came in.
He was entrusted with defending a small lead, and he delivered under pressure — grabbing four wickets and derailing MI’s last-ditch hopes.
Patidar’s innings had set the tone earlier. He showed maturity beyond his years — rotating the strike when needed and picking off the weak links in MI’s bowling.
Jasprit Bumrah and Co. looked off-color that day. They just couldn’t execute their plans as Patidar dismantled them with finesse and brute power.
That win for RCB isn’t just about two points. It’s about momentum and belief. The team has struggled with consistency in the past, but performances like this — one powered by emerging stars like Patidar — give them the edge and depth they need for the long season ahead.
For MI, this loss is another bitter taste. Despite having the firepower, their bowling execution continues to let them down.
Hardik Pandya’s 42 off 15 balls at the death did offer a glimmer of hope, but with wickets falling and no one holding anchor, the chase just lost steam at the wrong moment.
Cricket is a game of moments — and RCB seized theirs. From Patidar’s stunning innings to Krunal’s clinical over, it was a team effort with individual brilliance sprinkled in.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, this match will be remembered as one where Bengaluru flexed its depth and composure — and Mumbai was reminded that talent alone isn’t enough to win matches — execution is what really counts.
With that win, RCB will walk away with confidence and lessons. MI, now under pressure, will need to regroup quickly before the s
