Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 18 runs in an IPL 2026 thriller. Phil Salt’s 78 and Rajat Patidar’s blitz power RCB to 240, leaving MI winless in three games.
Back to winning ways 👏
A statement victory for #RCB at the Wankhede as they defeat #MI by 1️⃣8️⃣ runs ❤️
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Match Overview: A Run-Fest at the Wankhede
In a high-octane encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on April 12, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) silenced the Mumbai crowd with a dominant 18-run victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Opting to bowl first, Mumbai’s strategy backfired as RCB’s top order unleashed a batting masterclass, posting a mammoth 240/4—their highest-ever total against the five-time champions. Despite a heroic late-inning charge from Sherfane Rutherford, Mumbai Indians finished at 222/5, succumbing to their third consecutive defeat of the IPL 2026 season.
First Innings: The Salt and Patidar Show
RCB’s innings was a relentless assault from the first ball. Phil Salt set the tone with a blistering 78 off 36 balls, clearing the ropes six times and finding the boundary with surgical precision. He was ably supported by Virat Kohli, who played the anchor role to perfection with a steady 50 off 38 balls, marking his 65th IPL half-century.
The real momentum shift came when Rajat Patidar walked in. Smashed a rapid-fire 53 off just 20 deliveries (striking at 265.00), Patidar demoralized the MI bowling attack. Tim David provided the finishing touch against his former side, hammering an unbeaten 34 off 16 balls to take the score to an imposing 240.
Match 20. 17.4: Jacob Duffy to Sherfane Rutherford 6 runs, Mumbai Indians 179/5 https://t.co/q1MGJfD2d8 #TATAIPL | #MIvRCB
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Second Innings: Rutherford’s Valiant Lone Fight
Mumbai’s chase began with a setback as Rohit Sharma (19 off 13) was forced to retire hurt early on. While Ryan Rickelton (37) and Hardik Pandya (40) kept the required rate within sight, the middle-order wobbled against the discipline of Krunal Pandya (6.50 economy) and Suyash Sharma.
The match saw a dramatic twist when Sherfane Rutherford launched a brutal counter-attack. Rutherford smashed 9 sixes in an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls, keeping MI’s hopes alive until the final over. However, the mountain of 241 proved too steep, as Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar held their nerve in the death overs to seal the win for Bengaluru.
Key Stats and Turning Points
Highest Score: RCB’s 240/4 is their new record high against MI.
MI’s Slump: This marks Mumbai Indians’ first time losing their opening three games since 2022.
The #RCB skipper is putting on a show! 🔥
🎥 3️⃣ consecutive sixes for Rajat Patidar right out of the blocks 👊
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The Patidar Effect: Patidar’s 17-ball fifty was the catalyst that pushed the total beyond MI’s reach.
Return to form and how 👏👏
Phil Salt's carnage with the bat at the top gets him the Player of the Match Award ❤️
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Player of Match :Phil Salt
