The IPL 2026 clash between the RCB vs MI turned out to be an incredible thriller, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru getting the better of their Mumbai Indians opponent after a tense match on the last ball, with a final score of 169-7 after it required 167 runs from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to reach their goal and end their two-game losing run.
With the delivery being two runs away to win at the last ball, Rasikh Salam Dar hit the delivery back toward the bowler, allowing for a lucky bounce towards the wickets to score the winning run and create major celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team as they won on the last ball.
RCB vs MI: Final Scorecard
Mumbai Indians Innings – 166/7 (20 Overs)
After beginning poorly with an early collapse, a good performance from Thilak Varma, getting 50 runs and Naman Dhir providing great support through the middle overs allowed the Mumbai Indians to post 166/7.
Top Performers for MI
Tilak Varma – 57 (42)
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Naman Dhir – 47 (32)
Rohit Sharma – 22 (10)
Best Bowlers for RCB
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 4/23
Josh Hazlewood – 1/33
Romario Shepherd – 1/24
RCB vs MI: RCB Chase Highlights
It was a terrible beginning for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Virat Kohli getting out for back-to-back ducks at the hands of Deepak Chahar. Soon RCB found themselves in a precarious situation, being at 39/3, as the Mumbai Indians completely outclassed them during the powerplay.
Powerplay Score
RCB – 47/3 in 6 overs
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Krunal Pandya’s Match-Winning Knock
Under duress, Krunal Pandya delivered a brilliant performance with bat in hand and produced an inning that ultimately defined the game for his side.
The all-rounder scored a vital 73 runs off of only 46 balls, keeping RCB in the contest despite losing wickets at an alarming rate down the other end of the pitch. He reached 50 runs in only 32 balls and was aggressive towards the slow bowlers during the middle overs of the innings.
Krunal Pandya Stats
- 73 runs off 46 balls
- 4 fours
- 5 sixes
His partnership with Jacob Bethell and later with Jitesh Sharma shifted momentum back toward Bengaluru.
Corbin Bosch and Bumrah Bring MI Back
Corbin Bosch had the spells in hand for RCB; he had spell-breaking figures of 4/26 after taking wickets off (N/A) after getting rid of Jacob Bethell on an excellent spell that took MI back into the match with two down and Ian Bell with no runs in the 19th over.
Then, Bumrah showed everybody why he is called a ‘master’ at the end of a match by giving 3 runs to RCB needing 15 runs from 6 balls after the end of 19 overs.
Dramatic Final Over in RCB vs MI
Last-Ball Finish Stuns Mumbai Indians
The concluding over had it all:
- Romario Shepherd hit two sixes
- Raj Bawa got Romario Shepherd out under pressure
- RCB required 2 runs from the last delivery;
- The fumble from the bowler’s hand enabled the winning runs.
- This exciting end to the match produced one of the most memorable moments in IPL 2026.
RCB vs MI: Player of the Match
Krunal Pandya was the hero for RCB vs MI as he delivered a calm but attacking performance which won the match for Bengaluru amidst great pressure.
RCB vs MI IPL 2026 Match Result
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets.
Venue: Raipur
Match Highlight: RCB chased 167 successfully on the final ball in one of the most dramatic IPL 2026 finishes.
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