Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma. [Source - AFP]The last time these two teams met each other in IPL 2025, RCB ended a 12-year wait for a win against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, making it a memorable encounter.Both teams come into this game following defeats in Guwahati and will be eager to return to winning ways. Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head record comfortably at 21-14, but the last five encounters have been closely contested, with RCB winning 3 games, making this fixture well-balanced. Preview Mumbai Indians and RCB will face off in a blockbuster IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 12. The game is scheduled to go live for fans from 7:30 PM IST.Mumbai IndiansMumbai Indians began the season with a victory but have struggled to maintain momentum, losing their last two matches and sitting in the bottom half of the table with 2 points. Their bowling has been a major issue, with Jasprit Bumrah yet to take a wicket. As a unit, they have the second-worst bowling average in IPL 2026 at 53.1, alongside a concerning 29.5 strike-rate.RCBRCB have won 2 of their first 3 games and will look to improve their bowling after failing to defend a target in Guwahati. Their batting has been the highlight, with the best strike-rate in the tournament at 183.58, and averaging 41, with the middle-order leading the charge, striking at 190.Their death-overs batting strike-rate goes beyond average - 260.42 strike-rate between 17-20 ovrs.Key StatsVirat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in Mumbai Indians vs RCB - 922 runs, 31.79 average, 128.77 strike-rate.Jasprit Bumrah is leading wicket-taker in Mumbai Indians vs RCB - 29 wickets, 20.03 average, 7.44 economy.Rohit Sharma has an average of 17.3 against RCB since 2020.Virat Kohli has an average of 45.8 in IPL at Wankhede Stadium.Jacob Duffy has taken the highest wickets in powerplay this season - 5 at 7.20 strike-rate.Mumbai Indians have lost second most wickets in powerplay in IPL 2026 - 7 dismissals, 25.14 average.RCB has the highest powerplay economy at this moment in IPL 2026 - 1238 economy, 7 wickets, 15.43 strike-rate.RCB has the best batting strike-rate in middle-overs in IPL 2026 - 179.78.Rajat Patidar has an average of 117 and 212.73 strike-rate in middle-overs this season.Rajat Patidar has 2 50s in 2 innings vs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.Mumbai Indians has struggled with the ball between 7-16 overs - 10.68 economy and 66.75 average. Hardik Pandya loves playing vs RCB at Wankhede Stadium - 70.5 average and 243.1 strike-rate.Tim David is striking at 340 in 17-20 overs in IPL 2026.Also Read: Why David Warner Is Not Playing For Karachi Kings Vs Kingsmen In PSL 2026?Possible ChangesMitchell Santner Set to ReturnMitchell Santner, who missed the last game against Rajasthan Royals, is expected to be back in the playing XI for the upcoming match. His return will add strength to the squad, both with the ball and in the field, providing much-needed balance.Suyash Sharma InSuyash Sharma, who had to sit out due to RCB including Venkatesh Iyer in the last game, will definitely make his comeback to RCB playing XI. His return will strengthen the bowling attack and provide much-needed wicket-taking options to the team against Mumbai Indians.Jacob Bethell to replace Phil SaltPhil Salt has not been at his best, and with Jacob Bethell waiting in the wings, this could be the game where the English left-hander gets a chance. Bethell's has enjoyed batting at the Wankhede in the T20 World Cup, scoring 193 runs at strike-rate of 182.1, including a century and a half-century.What To Expect?Another high-scoring game is expected with two of the best batting units in the league, featuring plenty of star players. RCB, despite their lackluster bowling in the last game, will back themselves to win, while Mumbai Indians are struggling more than anyone else with the ball.Wankhede is a chasing ground, with conditions generally favoring batting in the second innings. Spinners are likely to be more economical, taking control, while seamers could leak runs, especially after the powerplay.Also Read: Ayush Mhatre RETIRED OUT! CSK Prodigy Forced To Join Hall Of Shame Despite Chepauk Heroics
