RCB Edge Past Mumbai Indians in Thrilling IPL 2026 Clash!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a thrilling 2-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter held in Raipur on May 10. In a must-win game to stay alive in the playoff race, RCB displayed remarkable composure under pressure and successfully chased down the target in the final over. After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first, and veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a sensational spell, picking up 4 wickets for just 23 runs to dismantle Mumbai’s top order. Ryan Rickelton (2), Rohit Sharma (22), and Suryakumar Yadav (0) failed to make an impact.

However, Tilak Varma played a fighting knock of 57 runs, while Naman Dhir contributed 47 valuable runs to help Mumbai Indians post a competitive total of 166/7 in 20 overs. In reply, Mumbai bowlers kept the pressure on Bengaluru, with Corbin Bosch claiming four wickets. But Krunal Pandya turned the match around with a brilliant 73 off 46 balls. Jacob Bethell also chipped in with 27 runs as RCB eventually reached 167/8 in 20 overs to secure a memorable victory by 2 wickets.