RCB vs MI Dream11 Team Prediction, Today TATA IPL 2025 Match 20 will be played on 7th April at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST. Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team Captain & Vice-Captain Predictions.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Mumbai Indians’ home ground Wankhede Stadium is known for batting, the pitch is flat and the boundaries are small. The average first innings score here is around 171-176 and the winning rate of teams chasing the target is 60%, so the team captain may win the toss and opt to bowl first. The pitch gives some help to the fast bowlers initially, but spinners may struggle unless they vary their pace smartly. The weather is expected to be clear on April 7 on this pitch with temperature 29-31 degree Celsius and humidity 50%, there will be no rain to spoil this high-scoring match.
RCB vs MI Dream11 Team Prediction
(1) Minor League Team (Safe Picks)
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Liam Livingstone, Naman Dheer
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar
(2) Grand League Team (High Risk, High Reward)
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (Captain), Ryan Rickleton
Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli (VC), Tilak Verma
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Josh Hazlewood, Ashwani Kumar
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captaincy : Hardik Pandya (SL Safe Choice) | Phil Salt (GL Punt).
Vice-Captaincy : Suryakumar Yadav or Virat Kohli both would be successful at the Wankhede.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Players Insights and Reasoning
Wicketkeeper:
Phil Salt (RCB): This batsman scored 14 in the last match, but before that he has scored 122 and 100. His explosive start makes him a top choice.
Ryan Rickleton (MI): This consistent wicketkeeper-batsman from mi, he is a budget option with the ability to play on home grounds.
Batsman:
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): This batsman scored 67 runs off 43 balls against LSG, has scored 171 runs this season at a strike rate of 161 and is in his element. As a master of Wankhede (1000+ runs), he is the most suitable player for captaincy.
Virat Kohli (RCB): This player has scored just 97 runs in three matches, but his Wankhede record (771 runs, average 55) will lead to a big score soon.
Rajat Patidar (RCB): This batsman has been steady with 97 runs in three matches, perfect for anchoring on this flat pitch.
All-rounders:
Hardik Pandya (MI): A great fantasy player with 5/36 and 28* (203 points!) in the last match. His bowling and finishing skills make him crucial.
Liam Livingstone (RCB): Scored 54 against GT and can also contribute with off-spin, which is ideal for the high-scoring environment of Wankhede.
Bowlers
Trent Boult (MI): King of early swing, bowling lethally with his new ball magic at Wankhede.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB): He can be expected to bat in the powerplay and death overs due to the pace and bounce on this track.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Took 1/23 in the last match, a differential pick at 25% ownership.
Why this team?
Mumbai Indians are desperate for a win on their home ground and Rohit Sharma’s return and Jasprit Bumrah’s possible inclusion could help them. But RCB’s balanced squad and recent form (2 wins out of 3) give them a slight edge. Experts estimate Royal Challengers Bangalore’s chances of winning to be 55%, especially if Kohli and Salt perform well. That being said, Mumbai Indians’ Wankhede magic could change the script of this match, which is expected to be a close, high-scoring thriller!
Strategy Suggestions for Today’s IPL Dream11:
Differential Pick: Tim David (RCB): Picked correctly in only 15% of the 30 overs in the last 16 games thanks to a brilliant performance in the final moments.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Less ownership (25%), more impact from swing.
Overlooked: Spinners Krunal Pandya (RCB) and Vignesh Puthur (MI) could leak runs on this flat pitch.
Toss Factor: Chasing a target is crucial here, as the team batting later puts pressure on the batsman.
This MI vs RCB match prediction aims to give you the best possible results for your fantasy league.
