RCB Clinch Thrilling Win Over Mumbai Indians in High-Octane Wankhede Clash
What. A. Match! If you missed it, let me walk you through one of the most electrifying encounters of the IPL 2025 season so far—Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. RCB edged past Mumbai in a nerve-wracking finish, winning by just 12 runs and claiming their third victory of the season. It was a rollercoaster of big hits, turning points, and drama right till the final delivery.
RCB were put into bat first, and they didn’t waste a moment going after the bowlers. The ever-reliable Virat Kohli laid the foundation with a stylish 67, anchoring the innings with his usual flair. After his dismissal, Rajat Patidar turned the heat up, smashing a quickfire 50 and keeping the momentum alive. But the late fireworks? Those came courtesy of Jitesh Sharma, who brought out a brutal exhibition of hitting, lifting RCB to a massive 221/5. Even Jasprit Bumrah’s clever death bowling couldn’t completely contain the flow of runs—though he finished with a respectable 4-0-29-0.
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In reply, Mumbai Indians came out with fire. Rohit Sharma looked in form early, but was sent back by a peach from Yash Dayal. Rickelton followed soon after, and suddenly MI were in trouble. But Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma tried to stabilize things, with Tilak eventually smashing his way to a classy 56. The middle overs were a mix of tight spells and big overs, with Hardik Pandya doing some serious damage—particularly in one over where he launched Hazlewood for two sixes and two fours.
As the game approached its climax, MI needed 52 off 24 balls, then 41 off 18, and finally 19 off the last over. Enter Krunal Pandya. He turned out to be the unlikely hero with the ball, taking three wickets in the final over—including Santner, Chahar, and Dhir—to seal the deal for Bengaluru. Even a valiant effort from Naman Dhir couldn’t prevent the inevitable as Bumrah faced the last ball needing 13 and could only manage a dot.
The match had everything—momentum shifts, standout individual brilliance, missed chances, and raw intensity. With this win, RCB not only move up in the points table but also send a strong message to the rest of the league. Mumbai, on the other hand, are now in choppy waters with just one win in five and their campaign looking shakier by the day.
All in all, if this is the kind of cricket IPL 2025 has to offer, fans are in for an absolute treat this season.
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