MI vs RCB, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction for Match 20 [Source: iplt20.com]
The clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium promises to be a high-octane encounter featuring some of the IPL's elite performers. With Mumbai's fortress historically producing batting-friendly conditions and both teams boasting powerful lineups, fans can expect an entertaining battle where key player matchups could prove decisive.
MI vs RCB Toss Prediction
Comprehensive venue analysis reveals that the Wankhede Stadium has generally favored the team batting second. The last two year data shows that chasing teams have had more success at this venue, with an average win percentage of 55% for teams batting second. The dew factor often comes into play during night matches, making it easier for batters in the second innings. Teams winning the toss are likely to choose to field first to leverage these conditions.
MI vs RCB Predicted Score Today
Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings
180-195
MI 58%, RCB 42%
2nd Innings
190-205
60% win probability for chasing team
MI vs RCB Predicted Top Performers
Mumbai Indians
Player
Role
Form
Rohit Sharma
Batter
⬇️
Suryakumar Yadav
Batter
⬆️
Hardik Pandya
All-rounder
⬆️
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Player
Role
Form
Phil Salt
Batter
⬆️
Rajat Patidar
Batter
⬆️
Josh Hazlewood
Bowler
⬆️
MI vs RCB Momentum Shifters
Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
Rohit Sharma Performance
SR >145 for 30+ runs
+32% win probability for MI
Powerplay Performance
>50 runs without loss
+27% win probability for batting team
Hardik Pandya's Death Overs
Economy rate <9.0
+25% win probability for MI
Middle Overs Run Rate
>9.0 runs per over
+23% win probability for batting team
Josh Hazlewood's Bowling
Economy rate <7.0 with 2+ wickets
+30% win probability for RCB
MI vs RCB Win Probability
MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]
MI vs RCB OneCricket's Predicted Winner
Mumbai Indians hold a slight edge over Royal Challengers Bengaluru based on their historically strong performances at the Wankhede Stadium. MI's batting lineup, particularly Rohit Sharma with an impressive average of 35.00 and strike rate of 148.69 at this venue, gives them a significant home advantage.
The match will likely be determined by how well RCB can contain MI's explosive batting during the powerplay and death overs. If RCB's bowlers, especially Josh Hazlewood, can restrict MI's boundary-hitting ability, they could upset the home team. However, MI's familiarity with the conditions and Rohit Sharma's exceptional record at Wankhede gives them a slight advantage.
RCB will look to Rajat Patidar, who scored an impressive 50 runs off 28 balls against MI at Wankhede in their last encounter, to counter MI's bowling attack. Virat Kohli's performance will be crucial as he looks to bounce back from his previous struggles against MI at this venue.
In what promises to be an exciting contest, Mumbai Indians' home advantage and their players' proven track record at Wankhede could be the deciding factor in this high-scoring encounter.