Not PBKS, Not DC! Ex-KKR Star Names the Only Team That Can Stop Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians are looking unstoppable in IPL 2025. With six wins in a row and a massive 100-run victory against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, they are flying at the top of the table.

But while other teams are still trying to find ways to challenge them, former India opener Aakash Chopra feels there is only one team that can stop them — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said, “They have won six consecutive games. This team is not going to stop now. The question is whether they would qualify. They will definitely qualify, but can they finish at No. 1 or No. 2? That is the biggest question. Who will stop them? Maybe RCB at some stage.”

However, there is a twist. MI and RCB won’t be facing each other again in the league stage this season. So, if this match happens, it will be only in the playoffs, making it a high-stakes clash.

“They don’t have a league game against each other left,” Chopra added. That means if MI and RCB do meet, it could be for a place in the final or even for the trophy.

Chopra also praised Mumbai Indians’ strong batting. He pointed out that Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton gave MI a solid start with a 116-run partnership against Rajasthan Royals.

“It seemed like they could have scored 25-30 more,” he said.

As of now, Mumbai Indians are sitting comfortably at the top of the IPL 2025 points table. But as Chopra mentioned, the bigger challenge will be to secure a spot in the top two. And if there is one team that can stop their winning run, Chopra believes it’s Rajat Patidar’s RCB.