introduction to Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline
The latest chapter in the Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline ended with a last-ball win for RCB. On 10 May 2026 in Raipur, RCB chased 167 and beat MI by 2 wickets in Match 54 of IPL 2026. The result knocked MI out of the playoff race and sent RCB to the top of the table.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 4 for 23 and then hit a six in the final over. Krunal Pandya made a gritty 73 while battling cramps. RCB won both league meetings in 2026 and went on to defend their IPL title. Below you will find the full match timeline, scorecard highlights, head-to-head record and rivalry history.
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Summary (Quick Facts)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs MI, Match 54 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 10 May 2026 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Toss | RCB won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Scores | MI 166/7 (20 overs); RCB 167/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | RCB won by 2 wickets (last ball) |
| Player of the Match | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-23-4) |
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Timeline
Mumbai Indians Innings Timeline (166/7)
Powerplay (Overs 1–6)
- Over 1: Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes straight away. Ryan Rickelton goes for 2.
- Over 2: Rohit Sharma hits back, taking 18 runs off Josh Hazlewood, including two sixes.
- Over 4: Bhuvneshwar returns and takes wickets on back-to-back balls. Rohit edges a slower knuckle ball behind for 22 off 10. Suryakumar Yadav falls first ball for 0. MI are three down inside four overs.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15)
- Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma rebuild the innings. They add 82 runs off 57 balls with sensible running and clean hitting.
- Dhir is the aggressor, scoring 47 off 32 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes, before he is dismissed.
- Romario Shepherd removes Will Jacks at an important moment, which slows MI’s push.
Death Overs (Overs 16–20)
- Tilak Varma reaches a fine 57 off 42 balls before Bhuvneshwar beats him with a full, slower delivery. That completes Bhuvi’s 4 for 23.
- Rasikh Salam Dar bowls the final over and gives away only 5 runs.
- MI finish on 166/7, a total most analysts felt was 15–20 runs short on a two-paced pitch.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Timeline (167/8)
Powerplay (Overs 1–6)
- Deepak Chahar swings the new ball and removes Virat Kohli for a duck.
- Chahar strikes again to send back Devdutt Padikkal.
- Corbin Bosch dismisses captain Rajat Patidar with his very first ball. RCB slip to 28/3.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15)
- Krunal Pandya, promoted up the order, takes charge of the chase despite severe cramps.
- Over 13 (12.1): Jacob Bethell falls with RCB on 94/4.
- Over 16: Bosch takes wickets on consecutive balls. Jitesh Sharma and Tim David both go with the score on 131, leaving RCB at 131/6.
Death Overs (Overs 16–20)
- Over 18: Krunal hits Allah Ghazanfar for back-to-back sixes. Tilak Varma then takes a superb catch at the boundary to end his innings on 73 off 46. RCB are 149/7.
- Over 20: RCB need 15 from the final over, bowled by Raj Angad Bawa. Wides and a no-ball ease the pressure. Romario Shepherd is dismissed, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar launches a huge six over cover.
- Last ball: RCB need 2. Rasikh Salam Dar drives the ball, it deflects off the bowler towards long-on, and the batters scramble back for a second run to win the match.
Turning Point of the Match
The match turned in two moments. First, Bhuvneshwar’s double strike in the fourth over broke MI’s top order and stopped them from posting 185-plus. Then, with RCB sinking after Krunal’s dismissal, MI’s final over leaked extras. Bosch’s 4 for 26 had MI ahead, but the wides and the no-ball in the 20th over gave RCB a way back.
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Scorecard Highlights
Top batters
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | 73 | 46 | Two sixes in the 18th over |
| Tilak Varma | MI | 57 | 42 | Top-scorer for MI |
| Naman Dhir | MI | 47 | 32 | 5 fours, 2 sixes |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 22 | 10 | Quick start |
Top bowlers
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 4 | 23 | 4 |
| Corbin Bosch | MI | 4 | 26 | 4 |
| Romario Shepherd | RCB | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | – | 33 | 1 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | RCB | 4 | 42 | 1 |
| Deepak Chahar | MI | – | – | 2 |
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record
Head-to-head record as of October 2026 (IPL only):
| Record | Number |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 36 |
| Mumbai Indians wins | 19 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins | 17 |
| No result | 0 |
| Tied matches | 1 (2020, RCB won the Super Over; counted as an RCB win above) |
MI still lead overall, but RCB have taken control in recent years. Before IPL 2026, the record stood at 19–15 in MI’s favour. RCB’s two wins in 2026 cut the gap to just two matches.
Highest totals in the rivalry: RCB 240/4 at the Wankhede (12 April 2026) is the highest total. MI’s 222/5 in the same match is their best against RCB.
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Rivalry Timeline: Year by Year
- 2008 – IPL – RCB won by 5 wickets at the Wankhede. This was the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
- 2008 – IPL – MI won by 9 wickets in Bengaluru, with Sanath Jayasuriya leading the charge.
- 2015 – IPL – RCB won by 39 runs at the Wankhede. AB de Villiers hit 133* and Kohli 82* in an unbroken 215-run stand, taking RCB to 235/1.
- 2018 – IPL – MI won by 46 runs at the Wankhede. Rohit Sharma made 94 and Virat Kohli 92*, the first time two captains scored nineties in the same T20 match.
- 2019 – IPL – MI won by 6 runs in Bengaluru, a game remembered for a missed no-ball off the final delivery.
- 2020 – IPL – Match tied in Dubai. RCB won the Super Over.
- 2021 – IPL – RCB won by 2 wickets in the season opener in Chennai, with Harshal Patel taking 5 for 27.
- 2021 – IPL – RCB won by 54 runs in Dubai. MI were bowled out for 111.
- 2023 – IPL – One win each. RCB won by 8 wickets in Bengaluru; MI won by 6 wickets at the Wankhede.
- 2024 – IPL – MI won by 7 wickets at the Wankhede. Jasprit Bumrah took 5 for 21, and MI chased 197 in 15.3 overs.
- 2025 – IPL – RCB won by 12 runs at the Wankhede. Rajat Patidar was Player of the Match.
- 12 April 2026 – IPL – RCB won by 18 runs at the Wankhede. Phil Salt hit 78 off 36, Patidar 53 off 20, and RCB made 240/4. Sherfane Rutherford’s 71* off 31 with 9 sixes was not enough for MI’s 222/5.
- 10 May 2026 – IPL – RCB won by 2 wickets in Raipur off the last ball, ending MI’s playoff hopes.
Top Performers in Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Matches
Most runs: Virat Kohli leads the rivalry with more than 900 runs against MI in the IPL. His best score is 92* in 2018.
Most wickets: Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker against RCB in IPL history. He took that record during his 5 for 21 in 2024. His first IPL wicket, back in 2013, was Kohli.
Standout players:
- AB de Villiers (RCB): His 133* at the Wankhede in 2015 is still the defining innings of this rivalry.
- Kieron Pollard (MI): For years he was MI’s leading run-scorer against RCB and their go-to finisher.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): His 4 for 23 in Raipur was one of the best new-ball spells of IPL 2026.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): He bowled 1 for 26 in a 460-run match in April and then won the May game with the bat.
Memorable Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Matches
AB de Villiers’ Wankhede masterclass (2015). After Chris Gayle fell early, de Villiers and Kohli batted through the innings. They added an unbroken 215 for the second wicket, with ABD on 133* and Kohli on 82*. RCB’s 235/1 was far too much for MI, who lost by 39 runs.
The Super Over in Dubai (2020). Both teams finished level on 201 in a high-scoring game in the UAE. RCB held their nerve in the Super Over to take the points. It is still the only tied match in the history of this fixture.
The Raipur last-ball finish (2026). RCB were 28/3 chasing 167 and later lost two wickets in two balls. Krunal kept them alive through cramps, Bhuvneshwar hit a six in the last over, and Rasikh scrambled two off the final ball. MI were eliminated that night.
What’s Next for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB went on to win IPL 2026. They beat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 and then by 5 wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on 31 May. Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 sealed back-to-back titles. MI finished the season outside the top four.
Both teams now turn to the IPL 2027 mini-auction, which is set for 16 December 2026 in Goa. The retention deadline is 15 November 2026. The IPL 2027 schedule, including the next MI vs RCB fixture, has not been announced yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the last match by 2 wickets on 10 May 2026. They chased 167 in Raipur and won off the final ball. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was Player of the Match.
What is the MI vs RCB head-to-head record?
As of October 2026, the two teams have met 36 times in the IPL. Mumbai Indians have won 19 matches and RCB have won 17. The 2020 tie, which RCB won in a Super Over, is counted as an RCB win.
Who has scored the most runs in MI vs RCB matches?
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in this rivalry, with more than 900 IPL runs against Mumbai Indians. His highest score against them is 92 not out in 2018.
Who has taken the most wickets in MI vs RCB matches?
Jasprit Bumrah has taken the most wickets in this fixture. He became the leading wicket-taker against RCB in IPL history in 2024, when he took 5 for 21 at the Wankhede.
Where was the latest MI vs RCB match played?
The latest match was played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. It was an RCB home fixture held away from Bengaluru.
When is the next MI vs RCB match?
The next meeting will be in IPL 2027. The fixture list has not been released yet. The IPL 2027 auction takes place on 16 December 2026 in Goa.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline has shifted clearly towards RCB. They won both games in 2026, including a last-ball thriller in Raipur that knocked MI out, and then lifted a second straight IPL title. MI still lead the overall head-to-head 19–17, but the gap is the smallest it has ever been. With the 2027 auction coming, both squads will look different the next time these two meet.
