MI vs RCB Highlights IPL 2026: Dominant Royal Challengers Bengaluru crush Mumbai Indians by 18 runs

A dominant performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they crush Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at Wankhede Stadium.

Chasing a massive target of 241, Mumbai Indians never really got going despite brief resistance. Sherfane Rutherford played a fighting half century, but it came far too late to change the result.

RCB stay in complete control from start to finish and walk away with a big statement win.

OUT! Jacob Duffy strikes as Hardik Pandya departs after a mistimed shot. It was a full delivery well wide outside off and Hardik went for the big slog but only managed a thick outside edge. Romario Shepherd stationed at deep backward point takes a safe catch. RCB celebrate loudly as MI sink further under pressure.

OUT! Krunal Pandya strikes as Suryakumar Yadav falls after going for his trademark sweep. It was tossed up full on leg stump and SKY failed to get the distance, finding Rasikh Salam Dar at deep backward square leg for a simple catch. A calm celebration from Krunal Pandya as RCB tighten their grip on the game.

MI: 121-3 (12.2)

Mumbai Indians need 120 runs in 46 balls

in the same over as RCB take full control.

First, Ryan Rickelton goes for the slogsweep against a tossed up googly but only manages a top edge straight up, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar completing a safe catch at short third man. Then, in the very next moment, Tilak Varma sweeps a full delivery down the leg side but fails to keep it down, finding Jacob Duffy at short fine for an easy catch.

RCB suddenly well and truly on top at Wankhede.

MI: 80-2 (8.0)
Suryakumar Yadav: 14 (9)
Hardik Pandya: 6 (1)

Mumbai Indians need 161 runs in 72 balls

RETIRE HURT! Rohit Sharma walks off after a well made 19 runs, looking in some discomfort with a hamstring issue. He decided not to continue and headed back to the dressing room as a precaution. Suryakumar Yadav walks in at number three

Most runs for a team in IPL:

8840 - Virat Kohli (RCB)
6002* - Rohit Sharma (MI)**
4865 - MS Dhoni (CSK)
4687 - Suresh Raina (CSK)
4491 - AB de Villiers (RCB)

Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma continue the strong start as Mumbai Indians collect 18 runs in the over. Rickelton started with a clean six and also found a boundary while Rohit Sharma stepped out confidently to smash a massive six down the ground, getting into his rhythm.

MI: 39-0 (3.0)
Rohit Sharma: 9 (5)
Ryan Rickelton: 29 (13)

Mumbai Indians need 202 runs to win

SIX! Ryan Rickelton gets Mumbai Indians underway in the massive chase with a clean strike. It was a good length delivery from Jacob Duffy but Rickelton picked the length early and sent it soaring over deep mid wicket for a maximum.

MI: 6-0 (0.3)
Ryan Rickelton: 6 (3)
Rohit Sharma: 0 (0)*

CHASE BEGINS! Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are out in the middle to start the Mumbai Indians innings in pursuit of a huge target at Wankhede.

Jacob Duffy takes the new ball for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish on 240/4 after a powerful batting display at Wankhede. Phil Salt led the charge with 78 off 36 balls while Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a steady 50 off 38. Late fireworks from Rajat Patidar and Tim David pushed RCB to a strong total, leaving Mumbai Indians with a big chase ahead.

im David continues to provide crucial runs at the death as he finds another boundary off Jasprit Bumrah. It was a full delivery from Bumrah but slightly slow and Tim David stayed composed to smash it straight back over the bowler’s head for a clean four. RCB keep pushing for a huge total with power hitting in full flow.

RCB: 229-3 (18.4)
Tim David: 25 (11)
Jitesh Sharma: 10 (8)

OUT! Rajat Patidar falls after a sensational innings as Mitchell Santner strikes for Mumbai Indians. It was a fuller delivery and Patidar went for the lofted shot but could not get the timing right, finding Tilak Varma at long on who takes a safe catch. A brilliant knock comes to an end and RCB lose both set batters in successive overs.

Fastest fifty for RCB in IPL (by balls faced):

FIFTY! Rajat Patidar brings up a sensational half century in just 17 balls in a breathtaking display of power hitting. He has been in phenomenal touch right through the innings with four fours and five sixes at a strike rate well over 300 as RCB continue to push towards a massive total.

OUT! Virat Kohli departs after a well made innings as Hardik Pandya strikes for Mumbai Indians. It was a full toss and Kohli tried to go big but could not middle it properly. Suryakumar Yadav at long on takes a safe catch to end his stay. A valuable contribution at the top comes to an end for RCB.

RCB: 185-2 (14.4)