Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a thrilling victory in the IPL 2025 season, outplaying Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Monday. A highlight of the match was an extraordinary fielding effort by Phil Salt and Tim David, which became the talk of the cricketing world and possibly the catch of the season.
RCB set a formidable target of 221 runs in the first innings, thanks to solid half-centuries from Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar. Mumbai’s bowling was led by their captain Hardik Pandya and Trent Boult, both of whom snagged two wickets each.
The game seemed to be tilting in Mumbai’s favor during their chase, with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya steering the innings with intent. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Deepak Chahar of MI hit a short ball from Krunal Pandya towards deep mid-wicket. Phil Salt leaped heroically to catch the ball above his head, but realizing he was about to cross the boundary, he smartly lobbed the ball to Tim David, who completed the catch just inside the boundary line, turning the game decisively in RCB’s favor.
Despite a valiant effort from Mumbai, quick wickets and a tightly bowled final over by Krunal Pandya sealed the deal for RCB. This victory not only boosted RCB’s standings but also marked their first win at the Wankhede Stadium since 2015, breaking a long-standing jinx at this venue.
The defeat has put Mumbai Indians in a precarious position, currently languishing at eighth in the IPL 2025 standings with only one win to their name. For RCB, this win is a testament to their resilience and strategic gameplay, setting a positive tone for the rest of their campaign.