MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, IPL Today 20th Match: Team Fantasy Tips, Best Key Picks, Playing XI, Head-to-Head and More

The much-anticipated clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 20th match of IPL 2025 will take place on Monday, 7th April, at 7:30 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Both teams have had contrasting starts to their campaigns, with MI looking to bounce back after a few shaky performances, while RCB has shown promise with their batting firepower. The Wankhede pitch is known for being a batting paradise, offering high-scoring encounters, but pacers with variations can also exploit the conditions. With big names like Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood in action, this match promises to be a thrilling contest.

MI vs RCB Match Information

Match info

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Mumbai Indians, elected to bowl
Weather	34.0°C|Overcast
Season	2025
Match days	07 Apr, 2025
Umpire	Parashar Joshi Vinod Seshan
Tv Umpire	Jayaraman Madanagopal

MI vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City

Overcast 34.0°C

MI vs RCB Head-to-Head

MI vs RCB Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Mumbai Indians

L W L L L

• 04.04.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Lucknow Super Giants

  Mumbai Indians

  (20.0) 203/8

  (20.0) 191/5

  L
  Lucknow Super Giants won by 12 runs
• 31.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Mumbai Indians

  Kolkata Knight Riders

  (12.5) 121/2

  (16.2) 116/10

  W
  Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets
• 29.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Gujarat Titans

  Mumbai Indians

  (20.0) 196/8

  (20.0) 160/6

  L
  Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs
• 23.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Mumbai Indians

  (19.1) 158/6

  (20.0) 155/9

  L
  Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets
• 17.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Mumbai Indians

  Lucknow Super Giants

  (20.0) 196/6

  (20.0) 214/6

  L
  Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

L W W L W

• 02.04.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Gujarat Titans

  (20.0) 169/8

  (17.5) 170/2

  L
  Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 8 wickets
• 28.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 146/8

  (20.0) 196/7

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs
• 22.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 174/8

  (16.2) 177/3

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets
• 22.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Rajasthan Royals

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (19.0) 174/6

  (20.0) 172/8

  L
  Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets
• 18.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 218/5

  (20.0) 191/7

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 27 runs

MI vs RCB Playing XI Prediction

Mumbai Indians (Probable XI):

1.Rohit Sharma

2.Ishan Kishan (WK)

3.Suryakumar Yadav

4.Tilak Varma

5.Hardik Pandya (C)

6.Tim David

7.Romario Shepherd

8.Piyush Chawla

9.Jasprit Bumrah

10.Trent Boult

11.Akash Madhwal

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Probable XI):

1.Faf du Plessis (C)

2.Virat Kohli

3.Rajat Patidar

4.Glenn Maxwell

5.Liam Livingstone

6.Cameron Green

7.Dinesh Karthik (WK)

8.Mayank Dagar

9.Josh Hazlewood

10.Mohammed Siraj

11.Yash Dayal

Best and Hot Key Picks for MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Phil Salt (RCB) – 250 points | 8.5 credits | 91.15% selection (Explosive opener, high strike rate)

Ricky Rickelton (MI) – 239 points | 7.5 credits | 72.4% selection (Consistent performer, good value pick)

Batters:

Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 325 points | 9.0 credits | 92.33% selection (Top-order aggressor, match-winner)

Virat Kohli (RCB) – 177 points | 9.0 credits | 85.81% selection (Anchor, reliable in chases)

Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 199 points | 8.0 credits | 86.55% selection (Good middle-order option)

All-Rounders:

Hardik Pandya (MI) – 345 points | 9.0 credits | 96.01% selection (Must-have, contributes with bat & ball)

Liam Livingstone (RCB) – 226 points | 8.0 credits | 85.92% selection (Power-hitter, handy spinner)

Bowlers:

Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 211 points | 8.5 credits | 87.24% selection (Top pacer, wicket-taker)

Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 0 points (returning from injury) | 8.5 credits | 8.71% selection (Risky but can be impactful)

MI vs RCB Dream11 Team Fantasy Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks:

Best Captain: Suryakumar Yadav (Consistent, high-scoring)

Best Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya (All-round impact)

Alternative VC: Virat Kohli (Safe pick for anchor role)

MI vs RCB Dream11 Team Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

WK: Phil Salt, Ricky Rickelton

BAT: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma

AR: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks, Nehal Dhir

BOWL: Josh Hazlewood

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav

Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya

MI vs RCB Dream11 Team Option 2: Guru Team Picks

WK: Phil Salt, Ricky Rickelton

BAT: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rajat Patidar

AR: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Nehal Dhir

BOWL: Josh Hazlewood, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult

Captain: Hardik Pandya

Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli

MI vs RCB Dream11 Players to Avoid

Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – Returning from injury, risky pick.

Dinesh Karthik (RCB) – Inconsistent, low-scoring recently.

Glenn Maxwell (RCB) – Struggling for form, high-risk choice.

MI vs RCB Match Prediction

Considering the Wankhede pitch favoring batsmen, MI has a slight edge due to their strong middle order and home advantage. However, RCB's explosive top order can turn the game. Expect a high-scoring thriller, with MI likely to win in a close contest.

Final Prediction: Mumbai Indians (MI) to win.