Mon Apr 07 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Explodes for Record Powerplay Score Against Mumbai Indians
**Mumbai, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) put on a spectacular batting display against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 20th match of the 2025 season, smashing a record-breaking 72/1 in the powerplay en route to a commanding 221/5.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, RCB’s explosive batting lineup dominated from the outset. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar led the charge, both scoring impressive half-centuries. Kohli, back in top form, blasted 67 runs off 42 balls, including eight boundaries and two sixes. He was ably supported by Devdutt Padikkal, who contributed a quickfire 37 off 22 balls. The duo’s partnership formed the bedrock of RCB’s dominant powerplay performance.
This powerplay score shattered RCB’s previous highest against MI, surpassing their previous best of 68 runs in Chennai in 2011. The team’s prior powerplay highs included 64 runs in 2014, 60 in 2019, and 59 in Dubai in 2020. The explosive start set the tone for RCB’s impressive total of 221 runs, putting them in a strong position to win the match.
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