Mon Apr 07 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Triumphs Over MI in Thrilling IPL 2025 Encounter
**Mumbai, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium, ending a 10-year drought against MI at this venue. Their last win at Wankhede was in the 2015 season.
Winning the toss, MI opted to field first. RCB posted a challenging 221/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Virat Kohli (67) and captain Rajat Patidar (64), along with significant contributions from Jitesh Sharma (40*) and Devdutt Padikkal (37). Trent Boult and Hardik Pandya took two wickets each for MI.
In response, MI managed 209/9. Despite a crucial 89-run partnership off 34 balls between captain Hardik Pandya (42) and Tilak Varma (56), MI’s chase fell short. Krunal Pandya starred for RCB with 4 wickets, while Yash Dayal and Josh Hazelwood each claimed two. Crucially, Krunal Pandya defended 19 runs in the final over, taking three wickets in the process.
The match saw exciting moments, including a dropped catch that spared Suryakumar Yadav, and some powerful hitting by both teams. However, RCB’s strong batting performance and disciplined bowling proved decisive, securing them a hard-fought victory and ending their long wait for a win against MI at Wankhede.
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