MI vs RCB Live Streaming, IPL 2025: How to Watch Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Telecast on TV and Online?

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MI vs RCB Live Streaming, IPL 2025: The Wankhede Stadium is set to witness another thrilling showdown as Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

While MI is desperate to bounce back after a string of disappointing performances, RCB is eager to reclaim their early season rhythm after a recent stumble. Scheduled for Monday, April 7 at 7:30 PM IST, the showdown pits two star-studded line-ups in a battle for much-needed momentum early in the tournament.

While Mumbai Indians are battling inconsistency and injury concerns-most notably Rohit Sharma's fitness-the Royal Challengers are keen to recover from a recent loss and solidify their place in the top four. Expect fireworks under the lights with the likes of Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Phil Salt eyeing big performances on a batting-friendly Wankhede surface.

Match Information

• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 20, IPL 2025
• Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

MI vs RCB Live Streaming Details

India

• Television Broadcast: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Gold, Star Bharat, Star Utsav Movies, Star Jalsa Movies, Star Maa Movies, Star Suvarna Plus, Star Vijay Super, Asianet Movies
• Online Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)

Other Countries

• Afghanistan: ATN HD, ATN News HD, Ariana Television (Internet)
• Australia: Foxtel, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Kayo Freebies (Internet)
• Bangladesh: T Sports HD, T Sports App
• Indonesia: Vidio (Internet)
• Pakistan: Tapmad App
• United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports, DAZN
• South Africa: SuperSport
• Sri Lanka: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select HD 1 & 2, Supreme TV
• United States: Willow TV
• Middle East & North Africa: Times Internet
• Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport

Wankhede Stadium, Weather & Pitch Report:

Weather Report

Mumbai is expected to have a hot and humid evening, with clear skies ensuring uninterrupted play. The temperature around match time will hover around 29°C to 31°C, with humidity levels close to 65–70%. There is no forecast of rain, so fans can expect a full 40-over contest without weather interruptions. The dew factor could come into play in the second innings, potentially making bowling more difficult under lights.

Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium

The Wankhede pitch is traditionally known for its high-scoring matches and short boundaries, favouring aggressive batters. The surface offers good bounce and pace early on, which benefits fast bowlers with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to become better for batting, with limited assistance for spinners. Captains winning the toss often prefer to chase at Wankhede due to the dew and the chasing advantage under lights.

• Nature of Pitch: Hard surface with even bounce and a true carry
• Assists: Pacers early on; batsmen dominate later
• Average 1st Innings Score: 171
• Winning record chasing at Wankhede: High (especially in night games)

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Previews:

Mumbai Indians (MI) – Struggling to Find Rhythm

The Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, are facing early turbulence in IPL 2025. With only one win in their first four matches, MI sit at 8th on the points table. Despite boasting a star-studded line-up featuring Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, the team has struggled with consistency, both in batting and bowling departments.

Skipper Hardik Pandya has shown glimpses of form, contributing with both bat and ball, but the lack of strong starts and middle-order collapses have hurt MI’s chances. Suryakumar Yadav has looked in touch, while Trent Boult remains their key strike bowler in the powerplay. MI’s biggest concern remains their top-order and the fitness of Rohit Sharma, who missed the previous match due to a knock.

Playing at home in the familiar conditions of Wankhede may give them a much-needed edge. However, their bowling needs to fire early, and their batters must step up to convert starts into match-winning innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Looking to Regain Momentum

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a mixed start to IPL 2025. They began their campaign with convincing wins over Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, but their momentum was halted by a loss to Gujarat Titans. Currently placed 4th on the points table, RCB look like a more settled outfit compared to MI.

The batting unit has looked sharp, especially with Phil Salt providing aggressive starts and Rajat Patidar leading from the front. While Virat Kohli has yet to hit top gear, his experience and class make him a constant threat. The inclusion of all-rounders like Liam Livingstone and Krunal Pandya has added balance to the squad.

In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood has been a standout performer, picking up key wickets and keeping things tight at the death. However, RCB’s fielding has been inconsistent, and they would want to avoid errors, especially against a side like Mumbai who can turn matches around quickly.

Heading into this fixture, RCB will look to exploit Mumbai’s current vulnerabilities and bounce back strongly. The pace vs power battle – with Hazlewood bowling to Suryakumar or Boult to Kohli – could well define the night.

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI:

Mumbai Indians

Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Raj Bawa, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur.
Impact Player: Tilak Varma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squads:

Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthhur, Suryakumar Yadav.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.