Royal Challengers Bangalore set the tone with a massive 221-run total in 20 overs, losing just 5 wickets.
Their batsmen made the most of the Wankhede Stadium pitch, taking the Mumbai Indians bowlers to task.
Virat Kohli led the charge with 67 runs off 42 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes.
Devdutt Padikkal chipped in with 37 runs off 22 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes.
Captain Rajat Patidar then took over, smashing 64 runs off 32 balls, with 5 fours and 4 sixes.
The momentum shifted gears when Jitesh Sharma walked in.
He remained unbeaten on 40 runs off 19 balls, slamming 2 fours and 4 sixes.
This flourish ensured RCB posted a formidable total.
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya picked up 2 wickets for 45 runs in 4 overs, reaching a milestone of 200 T20 wickets.
He now has 10 wickets in IPL 2025, sharing the top spot with Purple Cap holder Noor Ahmad.
Trent Bolt also claimed 2 wickets but conceded 57 runs in 4 overs.
RCB’s innings was marked by a few early hiccups.
They lost Phil Salt on the second ball, bowled by Trent Bolt.
Devdutt Padikkal then took charge, playing some aggressive shots.
The opening pair managed 73 runs in 6 overs, with Padikkal contributing 37 runs.
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar then formed a crucial partnership.
Kohli’s innings was cut short at 67 runs, but Patidar continued to onslaught.
Liam Livingstone had a disappointing stint, returning to the pavilion without scoring.
However, Jitesh Sharma’s arrival changed the game’s complexion, as he and Patidar hammered the Mumbai bowlers.