In what could turn around Mumbai Indians' fortune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has joined the franchise for the remainder of the season. MI have so far lost three IPL 2025 matches out of four, and will need to overhaul their strategies if they want to challenge top teams and remain in the hunt for their sixth championship. With Bumrah back in the fray, MI's bowling will look more threatening, and have opposition batter plan their innings, which might help other bowlers claim wickets. MI vs RCB IPL 2025, Mumbai Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium.

Bumrah is making a long-awaited return to competitive cricket, having missed India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign and home series against England due to a back injury. Bumrah injured his back in the fifth Border-Gavaskar 2024-25 Test at Sydney, and since has been in rehabilitation at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Bumrah's form remains a concern for MI, and his workload will be monitored given India's Test-heavy schedule coming up. Fans wondering if Bumrah will feature in the Mumbai Indians playing XI for the MI vs RCB IPL 2025 match can scroll below.  MI vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction, IPL 2025: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Will Jasprit Bumrah Play MI vs RCB IPL 2025 Match at Wankhede?

In good news for the Mumbai Indians, their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection for the high-voltage match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 7. Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection against RCB. Jasprit Bumrah might also be used as an Impact Player in the match, making him feature in just one innings. The 31-year-old also bowled in the Mumbai Indians' net and looked in good touch.

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Mumbai Indians enter this clash on the back of a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow few days ago, a match that became a talking point because of Mumbai Indians' decision to retire out Tilak Varma. The left-hander, known for his prowess in the shortest format of the game, had struggled with a 25-ball 23 and was replaced by Mitchell Santner in the 19th over of the run chase. Hardik Pandya and co however will take inspiration from the fact that they beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at this venue in the IPL last year.

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