Royal Challengers Bengaluru bagged their third win in IPL 2025 by beating Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium in a high-scoring match. RCB set a target of 221 runs, scoring 221/5 in 20 overs, while MI managed to get 209/9 in response. Despite the win, RCB’s slow over-rate caused some trouble, leading to a penalty for their captain, Rajat Patidar, who has to pay Rs 12 lakh. This is their first offense this season regarding over-rate rules.
RCB has kicked off their season strong, taking down teams like MI, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, with only one loss to the Gujarat Titans at home. “That was an incredible match, Patidar said after the game. “The bowlers really stepped up, it was fantastic.
Patidar shined during the match with an impressive 64 runs off 32 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes, earning himself the player-of-the-match award. Honestly, this award belongs to our bowlers because stopping a batting lineup like that on this ground is tough. They did a great job with their plans, he added.
On the other hand, MI faced their third loss of the tournament. MI captain Hardik Pandya remarked, “Given the pitch conditions, our bowlers had limited options. It really came down to execution. While we can stop batters, it was a tough day for them.”