MI vs RCB Live IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru post massive 240 in first innings

Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma continue the strong start as Mumbai Indians collect 18 runs in the over. Rickelton started with a clean six and also found a boundary while Rohit Sharma stepped out confidently to smash a massive six down the ground, getting into his rhythm.

MI: 39-0 (3.0)
Rohit Sharma: 9 (5)
Ryan Rickelton: 29 (13)

Mumbai Indians need 202 runs to win

SIX! Ryan Rickelton gets Mumbai Indians underway in the massive chase with a clean strike. It was a good length delivery from Jacob Duffy but Rickelton picked the length early and sent it soaring over deep mid wicket for a maximum.

MI: 6-0 (0.3)
Ryan Rickelton: 6 (3)
Rohit Sharma: 0 (0)*

CHASE BEGINS! Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are out in the middle to start the Mumbai Indians innings in pursuit of a huge target at Wankhede.

Jacob Duffy takes the new ball for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish on 240/4 after a powerful batting display at Wankhede. Phil Salt led the charge with 78 off 36 balls while Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a steady 50 off 38. Late fireworks from Rajat Patidar and Tim David pushed RCB to a strong total, leaving Mumbai Indians with a big chase ahead.

im David continues to provide crucial runs at the death as he finds another boundary off Jasprit Bumrah. It was a full delivery from Bumrah but slightly slow and Tim David stayed composed to smash it straight back over the bowler’s head for a clean four. RCB keep pushing for a huge total with power hitting in full flow.

RCB: 229-3 (18.4)
Tim David: 25 (11)
Jitesh Sharma: 10 (8)

OUT! Rajat Patidar falls after a sensational innings as Mitchell Santner strikes for Mumbai Indians. It was a fuller delivery and Patidar went for the lofted shot but could not get the timing right, finding Tilak Varma at long on who takes a safe catch. A brilliant knock comes to an end and RCB lose both set batters in successive overs.

Fastest fifty for RCB in IPL (by balls faced):

FIFTY! Rajat Patidar brings up a sensational half century in just 17 balls in a breathtaking display of power hitting. He has been in phenomenal touch right through the innings with four fours and five sixes at a strike rate well over 300 as RCB continue to push towards a massive total.

OUT! Virat Kohli departs after a well made innings as Hardik Pandya strikes for Mumbai Indians. It was a full toss and Kohli tried to go big but could not middle it properly. Suryakumar Yadav at long on takes a safe catch to end his stay. A valuable contribution at the top comes to an end for RCB.

RCB: 185-2 (14.4)

Virat Kohli brings up a composed half century in 37 deliveries as he anchors the innings brilliantly. He first stitched a strong stand with Phil Salt and is now continuing the momentum alongside Rajat Patidar with great control.

RCB: 184-1 (14.2)
Rajat Patidar: 46 (13)
Virat Kohli: 50 (37)

OUT! Phil Salt departs after a brilliant innings as Shardul Thakur strikes for Mumbai Indians. It was kept very full and wide and Salt tried to go for the drive but could not get under it, finding Hardik Pandya at extra cover.

RCB: 120-1 (10.5)

Virat Kohli survives a close call as he puts in a full length dive to beat the throw. He was looking for a quick second but had to rush back after a sharp effort from the fielder. The throw from Tilak Varma was on target but Kohli just managed to get in time.

RCB: 115-0 (9.5)
Phil Salt: 78 (34)
Virat Kohli: 35 (25)

Phil Salt continues the onslaught as he hammers three fours and a six in the over. Mumbai Indians under pressure here and will need better plans to break this stand.

RCB: 95-0 (8.0)
Phil Salt: 68 (29)
Virat Kohli: 25 (19)

FOUR! Phil Salt reaches a sensational half century in style as he crunches a short delivery over mid wicket with a powerful pull to get there in just 25 balls.

RCB: 79-0 (7.1)
Phil Salt: 53 (25)
Virat Kohli: 24 (18)