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MI vs RCB IPL 2025: Match Summary and Scorecard

• RCB Innings: RCB posted a formidable total of 221/5 in their 20 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar led from the front with a blistering 64 off 32 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed a solid 67. Krunal Pandya was the standout bowler for MI, claiming 4 wickets for 45 runs.
• MI Innings: In response, MI managed 209/9. Tilak Varma top-scored with 56, and captain Hardik Pandya added 42. Despite a late surge, MI fell short, with Krunal Pandya’s decisive final over sealing the win for RCB.

MI vs RCB IPL 2025: Star Performers of the Match

• Krunal Pandya (RCB): Delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 45 runs. His composure in the final over, where he dismissed three MI batsmen, was crucial in defending RCB’s total.
• Rajat Patidar (RCB): Played a captain’s knock, scoring 64 off 32 balls, leading RCB’s aggressive approach in the first innings.
• Virat Kohli (RCB): Contributed a steady 67, anchoring the innings and providing stability at the top order.​
• Tilak Varma (MI): Top-scored for MI with a fighting 56, showing resilience in the chase.

Post-Match Reactions

RCB captain Rajat Patidar lauded Krunal Pandya’s bravery in the final over, highlighting his composure under pressure. Krunal credited Patidar’s supportive captaincy for his performance, acknowledging the confidence it instilled in him.

Despite the loss, MI’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed satisfaction with Jasprit Bumrah’s return to form after a back injury, noting his promising pace and execution during the match .​