IPL 2025 MI vs. RCB Highlights: RCB Maintain Perfect Away Record, Defeat MI by 12 Runs at Wankhede Stadium

RCB Defeated MI by 12 Runs at Wankhede Stadium, with Krunal Pandya’s Brilliant Last Over Securing a Thrilling Win in IPL 2025

The Mumbai Indians started their chase poorly as SuryaKumar Yadav and Tilak Varma struggled under pressure, mistiming several shots. Surya was the lone performer in this inning until he was dismissed by Yash Dayal, ending his score at 28 runs off 26 balls. With MI now at 99 runs and having lost four wickets, they needed another 123 runs in just 9 overs.

Hardik and Tilak Keep MI's Hopes Alive

Hardik Pandya came in at this point, but he had been struggling with his batting throughout the season, particularly during chases, showing a decrease in his boundary ratio. Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) looked relaxed in the field.

Hardik took the opportunity to strike against his brother, Krunal Pandya, hitting two massive sixes and took his over for 19 runs. Tilak Varma also joined in, attacking Josh Hazelwood and adding another 23 runs in that over. Out of nowhere, Hardik started striking at a rate above 400, making the chase exciting as the MI duo consistently cleared the boundaries. With four overs remaining, MI needed 52 runs off 24 balls, which allowed RCB a much-needed break.

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When play resumed, Yash Dayal bowled tightly, but Tilak Varma hit a big six to reach his half-century in style. Despite giving away 11 runs in that over, Dayal bowled an important dot ball at the end. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to bowl his final over and took the crucial wicket of Tilak Varma, who was looking dangerous. Using a slower ball, Bhuvneshwar tricked Tilak into mistiming a shot that was caught at sweeper cover by Phil Salt.

Naman Dhir came in under significant pressure but hit a massive six over mid-on on his first ball, shifting the pressure back to Bhuvneshwar, who responded with a dot ball to finish the over. MI now needed 28 runs off 12 balls.

Comeback form Josh Hazelwood

The momentum from the dot ball continued as Josh Hazelwood dismissed Hardik Pandya for 46 runs off just 15 balls with the first ball of the penultimate over, leaving the crowd in stunned silence. This was a big wicket for RCB, as they had removed two well-settled batters who were attempting to take the game away from them. Hazelwood bowled tight lines through the rest of the over, but Mitchell Santner managed to clear the fence on the last ball, keeping MI fans hopeful.

Krunal Pandya Delivers to Seal RCB's 12-Run Win

With 19 runs required off 6 balls, the unexpected choice of Krunal Pandya to bowl the final over surprised many, but he delivered for his captain by dismissing Mitchell Santner right away with a clean bowled on the first ball. The wicket-taking spree continued as Krunal dismissed Deepak Chahar on the next ball.

Trent Boult came in to face the hat-trick ball but survived with a single. With 17 runs needed from the last 3 balls, Naman Dhir managed to hit a four, but Krunal once again made a comeback with another wicket, cementing Mumbai Indians' fourth defeat of the season.

There were huge smiles in the RCB camp as Krunal successfully bowled the last over, conceding just 6 runs and taking 3 wickets, ending his spell with figures of 4 wickets for 45 runs. RCB secured their third win of the season by 12 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. It was a commendable fight back from the Mumbai Indians after a slow start, but the Royal Challengers Bangalore held their nerve under the high-pressure situation and emerged victorious.

The IPL is gaining momentum with these nail-biting matches, and there’s surely more excitement to come. Meanwhile, don’t miss out on the IPL 2025 points table, live scorecard and live commentary of the MI vs. RCB clash.