IPL 2026: Bengaluru Secures Convincing Victory Over Mumbai Indians

In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a commanding 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the 20th match of the season. It was a high-scoring contest where RCB posted a massive total and held their nerve in a tense chase.

Batting first, RCB openers Philip Salt and Virat Kohli gave a blazing start with a 120-run partnership. Salt smashed 78 off 36 balls while Kohli scored a fluent 50 off 38 deliveries. Rajat Patidar added fireworks with a quick 53 off 20 balls, while Tim David finished strongly with 34 off 16 balls, helping RCB reach 240/4 in 20 overs.

Chasing 241, Mumbai Indians struggled despite some resistance. Rohit Sharma retired hurt early, while Sherfane Rutherford fought a lone battle with 71 off 31 balls. Hardik Pandya (40) and Suryakumar Yadav (33) contributed but fell short as MI ended at 222/5. RCB’s bowling unit, led by Suyash Sharma with two wickets, ensured a solid win despite a costly spell from Jasprit Bumrah.