MI vs RCB: Is Jasprit Bumrah Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Mumbai Indians (MI) will play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) today, April 7, at the Wankhede Stadium. This is match number 20 of IPL 2025. It will also be MI’s second home match of the season. So far, Mumbai Indians have played four matches and won only one. They need a win badly to stay in the race.

There is good news for MI fans before this match. Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the team. He was injured during the fifth Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and missed the first four games of this IPL season. But now, he has started training again with the MI squad.

The fans were waiting to know if Bumrah would play today or not. Some thought he might return in the next match against Delhi Capitals on April 13. But now, the picture is clear.

Will Bumrah Play Against RCB Today?

Yes, Jasprit Bumrah will play in today’s match against RCB. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed this in a press conference. He said that Bumrah is fully fit and ready to play.

Jayawardene said, “He arrived last night. He had his session with NCA and then was handed over to our physios. He is bowling well and will play tomorrow.”

This is a big boost for Mumbai Indians. Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world. His return will strengthen the MI bowling attack.

During a practice session, Bumrah also bowled a deadly yorker that has gone viral on social media. Fans are excited to watch him in action again.

With Bumrah back in the team, Mumbai Indians will hope to get their second win of the season. The match against RCB is very important, and all eyes will be on Bumrah today at the Wankhede Stadium.