MI vs RCB IPL 2025 Mumbai Weather Forecast and Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Mumbai Indians (MI) will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 20 of the IPL 2025 season at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Monday, April 7. Both teams are desperate to get back to winning ways after recent setbacks.
MI, led by Hardik Pandya, currently sit at No. 8 on the points table, having won just one of their four matches so far. Their latest outing ended in a narrow 12-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium. The five-time champions are under pressure to bounce back, and much depends on the availability of Rohit Sharma, who missed the previous game due to injury. His fitness will be assessed after Sunday’s net session.
RCB, on the other hand, started their campaign strongly with wins over Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. However, they stumbled in their recent home fixture against Gujarat Titans, losing by eight wickets. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB will be keen to return to form and capitalize on MI’s current struggles.
MI vs RCB Pitch report
The Wankhede Stadium is known to favour batters, with its short boundaries and quick outfield. However, the new ball could swing early on, posing a challenge for openers. The average first-innings score at this venue in IPL history is 171. Chasing sides have generally had an edge here, winning 65 out of 119 matches.
MI vs RCB Weather Report
The weather is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 33°C at the start of the match to around 30°C by the end. Humidity levels will fluctuate between 36% and 57%, but rain is not expected to interrupt play.
With both teams needing momentum, the clash promises to be a crucial early-season showdown in IPL 2025.