By exploreodisha.in 
Here’s a detailed review of the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held on April 7, 2025, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Match Summary
- Result: RCB won by 12 runs.
- Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya (RCB)
First Innings – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
After being put in to bat, RCB posted a formidable total of 221/5 in their 20 overs.
- Virat Kohli: Anchored the innings with a well-crafted 67 runs.
- Rajat Patidar: Complemented Kohli with an aggressive 64 runs.
The duo’s partnership laid a solid foundation, enabling RCB to set a challenging target.
Second Innings – Mumbai Indians (MI)
Chasing 222, MI managed 209/9 in their 20 overs, falling short by 12 runs.
- Tilak Varma: Scored a resilient half-century, keeping MI in the hunt.
- Hardik Pandya: Played a blistering knock of 42 runs off 15 balls, providing late momentum.
Despite their efforts, MI couldn’t cross the finish line.
Key Performances
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Delivered a match-winning bowling performance, claiming 4 crucial wickets, including that of his brother, Hardik Pandya.
- Virat Kohli & Rajat Patidar (RCB): Their significant contributions with the bat were instrumental in setting a daunting target.
Conclusion
RCB’s comprehensive performance, highlighted by stellar batting and Krunal Pandya’s exceptional bowling in the death overs, secured their victory over MI. This win propels RCB up the points table, while MI will need to regroup and strategize for their upcoming fixtures.
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