In a high-octane clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged past Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in Match 21 of TATA IPL 2025. A combination of elite batting from Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli and calm death-over bowling gave RCB a much-needed win.
🏏 First Innings – RCB Batting Fireworks
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RCB Score: 221/5 in 20 overs
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Top Performers:
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Virat Kohli: 67 off 42 balls (classy, anchor innings)
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Rajat Patidar: 64 off 32 balls (Player of the Match)
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Jitesh Sharma: 40 off 21 balls (late cameo)
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RCB set the tone with aggressive batting right from the powerplay. Kohli's fluent stroke play, complemented by Patidar’s fearless hitting, built a formidable total. Sharma’s cameo ensured a flourish at the death.
🔥 Second Innings – MI's Fiery Chase Falls Short
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MI Score: 209/9 in 20 overs
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Key Performers:
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Hardik Pandya: 42 off 15 balls (captain’s blinder)
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Tilak Varma: 56 off 29 balls (fearless fightback)
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Mumbai Indians were explosive in their chase, with Rohit Sharma giving a fiery start before falling early. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma launched a brutal counterattack in the middle overs that threatened to steal the game.
But the disciplined death-over spells by Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal ensured that RCB held on in a tense finish.
🏅 Match Summary
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Match: MI vs RCB – Match 21, IPL 2025
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Result: RCB won by 12 runs
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Player of the Match: Rajat Patidar (64 off 32)
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Toss: MI won the toss and opted to bowl
📈 Impact on Points Table:
With this win, RCB move up in the standings, staying in playoff contention, while MI face increasing pressure, having lost multiple games early in the season.
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