Thrilling Victory: RCB Ends Winless Streak Against Mumbai Indians

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their six-match winless streak at the Wankhede Stadium with a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Despite a late comeback by Mumbai, propelled by skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, RCB's earlier strong batting secured their win.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 07-04-2025 23:52 IST | Created: 07-04-2025 23:52 IST
Thrilling Victory: RCB Ends Winless Streak Against Mumbai Indians
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In an exhilarating match at the Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended a six-game losing streak against Mumbai Indians with a 12-run triumph in the Indian Premier League. Set a challenging target of 222 runs, Mumbai Indians staged a fierce comeback but ultimately fell short.

Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai skipper, and Tilak Varma spearheaded the late onslaught, with contributions of 42 and 56 runs respectively. Despite their valiant efforts, RCB's earlier strong batting performance by Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar set the foundation for their victory.

Virat Kohli's 67-run knock, supported by Patidar's explosive 64, powered RCB to a commanding total. The thrilling contest saw Mumbai Indians fight until the final over, needing 19 runs, but were thwarted by Krunal Pandya's decisive bowling.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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