Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) go head to head in match 25 of IPL 2024 in Mumbai. Both teams will play only once this season.
Mumbai Indians finally ended their losing streak after winning against Mumbai Indians. They racked up 234 batting first and the Capitals in the chase reached only as far as 205. Romario Shepherd was the hero of the match.
Finally, back to winning ways, Mumbai Indians need to make the most of playing at home. Starting with the match against DC, they play the games at home on the trot. A win in all three will bring their campaign back on track. Hardik Pandya's captaincy will be keenly monitored throughout the season with Mumbai losing three games to start with.
RCB is on a three-match losing streak heading into this game. They started with a loss against against CSK, won their next against Punjab Kings, and have lost three on the trot against, KKR, LSG, and RR. Virat Kohli's eighth IPL ton was trumped by Jos Buttler's sixth IPL ton in the last game.
Heartwarming moment as MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir embrace each other after CSK vs KKR match
The weakness in the RCB bowling attack was exposed once again. Their pacers went for runs. Their spinners went for runs and their lower-order batters hardly contributed. There is too much pressure on Virat Kohli to score in every game.
MI vs RCB Head-To-Head Records In IPL
| Matches Played | Matches won by MI | Matches won by RCB | Tie | No Result |
| 34 | 20 | 14 | - | - |
MI vs RCB Head-To-Head Records At Wankhede Stadium
| Matches Played | Matches won by MI | Matches won by RCB | Previous Meeting |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | MI won by 6 wickets |
MI vs RCB Head-To-Head Records-Key Statistics
The two teams have played 34 matches with Mumbai winning 20 matches and RCB 14. All the 34 matches have yielded results. RCB is yet to win an IPL title while MI has won five.
MI vs RCB - Last 5 Encounters
Interestingly, RCB have won four of the last five games between the two sides. Both sides won a game each last year. Between IPL 2021-2023, RCB won four games.
MI vs RCB Key Moments and Stand-out Performances (Players)
The highest total in MI vs RCB games is 235 by RCB and the lowest total is 111 by MI. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers have been consistent performers in this rivalry over the years. Kohli has the most runs in this rivalry (852). He is yet to score an IPL ton against MI.
MI vs RCB: Trends and Patterns
Interestingly, Mumbai Indians have won more matches at home at Wankhede and also at the Chinnaswmy stadium. RCB have won more games at neutral venues.
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Records in IPL- IPL 2024, Match 19
Matches Played - 34
RCB Won - 14
MI Won - 20
Most Runs For RCB: Virat Kohli- 852
Most Wickets For RCB: Yuzvendra Chahal (now playing for RR:- 22)
Most Runs For MI: Rohit Sharma-574
Most Wickets For MI-Jasprit Bumrah-24
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians have ended their losing streak and tasted victory in their last game. They had a clinical game with a few changes that they made to their side. RCB, on the other hand, has lost three games heading into this game. They need to get everything right as a team to win against MI. They have yet to put on a clinical performance.
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