MI vs RCB, IPL 2026 Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrash Mumbai Indians by 18 runs

Romario Shepherd closes things out in a dramatic final over as Sherfane Rutherford goes down swinging. He starts with a six off a waist-high full toss, confirmed legal after review, and continues the assault with two more towering sixes, including a powerful pull over square leg and a clean loft over cover. There are a couple of dots and wides in between, but the result is never in doubt. Rutherford finishes with a flourish, smashing another six off the final ball, but it’s too little, too late as RCB seal a convincing 18-run victory.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivers a crucial over under pressure, keeping things tight despite a boundary. After starting with a wide, he sticks to his plans, allowing only singles to Mitchell Santner and Sherfane Rutherford. Rutherford does find a boundary off a low full toss on the pads, but Bhuvneshwar quickly regains control with a pinpoint yorker that beats him. A slight fumble in the field allows a quick single to end the over, but overall MI are restricted to 9 runs, falling further behind in the chase.

Mumbai Indians 196/5 after 19 overs

A chaotic over from Jacob Duffy is filled with wides, reviews, and big hitting. Early in the over, there’s confusion around wide calls with both teams using reviews, one going in RCB’s favour and another against them. While MI also lose a review later. Amid all this drama, Sherfane Rutherford turns the over on its head with clean striking. He first capitalises on a low full toss, launching it over long-on, then follows it up with another powerful hit over the same region. After a couple of dots and more review drama, he finishes emphatically by pulling a slower short ball flat over deep mid-wicket for a third six. Despite the interruptions, MI collect 21 runs in the over.

Mumbai Indians 187/5 after 18 overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivers a disciplined over, not allowing MI to break free. Sherfane Rutherford and Mitchell Santner manage a couple of singles and a two early on, while Santner finds a boundary with a controlled cut over backward point. However, Bhuvneshwar keeps mixing his pace and lengths well, ensuring the damage is limited. MI add 9 runs from the over, but the required rate continues to climb.

Mumbai Indians 166/5 after 17 overs.

A chaotic over sees multiple interruptions and a key wicket for RCB. Rasikh Salam Dar starts with a six conceded to Sherfane Rutherford but struggles with cramps, leading to repeated stoppages and eventually going off the field. He still manages to dismiss Naman Dhir with a catch at extra cover. Mitchell Santner rotates strike, while Romario Shepherd steps in to bowl the final delivery, which turns into a no-ball. Amid the disruptions, MI manage 10 runs but lose another wicket, slipping further behind in the chase.

MI 157/5 after 16 overs

Jacob Duffy delivers a key breakthrough as Hardik Pandya falls after a fighting 40 off 22, slicing a wide full delivery straight to deep backward point. Before that, Hardik looks in control with a couple and a boundary, but fails to capitalise further. Sherfane Rutherford keeps things ticking with a single, while Naman Dhir comes in and gets off the mark. MI add 9 runs but lose a crucial wicket, denting their chase.

Mumbai Indians 147/4 after 15 overs. MI need 94 off 30 deliveries to win.

Sherfane Rutherford announces himself with a powerful slog-sweep for six over square leg, while Hardik Pandya chips in with a boundary that evades the fielder at long-on. The pair rotate strike effectively in between, keeping the scoreboard ticking. MI add 14 runs from the over.

Mumbai Indians 138/3 after 14 overs.

Krunal Pandya strikes a crucial blow as Suryakumar Yadav falls while attempting a sweep, finding the fielder at deep square leg to end his innings at 33. Hardik Pandya continues to rotate strike, while Sherfane Rutherford comes in and gets off the mark with a single. Krunal keeps things tight otherwise, mixing his lengths well and conceding just a few runs. MI add just 5 runs and lose a key wicket in the over.

Mumbai Indians 124/3 after 13 overs.

Suyash Sharma continues as MI keep the pressure on. Hardik Pandya starts with a boundary off a thick edge before missing a big swing, with a brief pause for a glove change adding to the interruptions. Suryakumar Yadav then takes charge, pulling one for a couple and finishing the over with a well-placed boundary through extra cover. Despite a few stoppages, MI add 10 runs and keep the chase alive.

Mumbai Indians 119/2 after 12 overs. The required run-rate has climbed to 15.12.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns, but Hardik Pandya continues to attack. He starts the over with a boundary, swatting one fine down the leg-side, and follows it up with a powerful lofted drive straight down the ground for another four. In between, he misses out on a full toss and finds the field once, but still manages a single. Suryakumar Yadav has a quiet end to the over as MI collect 9 runs, staying in the chase.

Mumbai Indians 108/2 after 11 overs. MI need 133 off 54 balls.

Suyash Sharma comes under pressure as MI fight back strongly. Suryakumar Yadav sets the tone with back-to-back boundaries, including a sweep and a cut, putting the bowler on the back foot. Hardik Pandya then joins in, playing a powerful late cut for four and finishing the over with a single. Despite a couple of quiet balls in between, MI collect 14 runs from the over, shifting momentum back their way.

Mumbai Indians 99/2 after 10 overs.

Krunal Pandya delivers a tight over, keeping both batters in check with disciplined lines. Suryakumar Yadav manages a couple and rotates strike, while Hardik Pandya chips in with a single. There’s a moment of drama as RCB opt for a review against Suryakumar for LBW, but it’s sliding down leg and the review is lost. The over ends with a brief heated exchange between the Pandya brothers, adding spice to the contest. MI add 5 runs from the over.

Mumbai Indians 85/2 after 9 overs

Suyash Sharma turns the game with two quick wickets in the over. He first removes Ryan Rickelton, who top-edges a slog sweep, and then gets Tilak Varma caught at short fine leg with a mistimed sweep. In between, MI manage to rotate strike through Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak. However, Hardik Pandya walks in and makes an immediate impact, smashing a half-volley into the top tier for a six. A dramatic over sees MI lose two wickets but still add 8 runs.

Mumbai Indians 80/2 after 8 overs.

Krunal Pandya continues, but Suryakumar Yadav starts to find his touch. He rotates strike early and picks up a couple with a flick through the leg-side, while Ryan Rickelton chips in with a single and a leg bye. Suryakumar then finishes the over with a boundary, sweeping one fine on the leg-side. MI collect 10 runs from the over, keeping the chase on track.

Mumbai Indians 72/0 after 7 overs.

Rasikh Salam Dar continues as MI suffer a setback with Rohit Sharma walking off due to a hamstring issue. Ryan Rickelton rotates strike before Suryakumar Yadav walks in and gets off the mark with a confident boundary, driving a full toss down the ground. He looks to build momentum but is kept in check otherwise, managing just a single towards the end. MI add 6 runs in a slightly disrupted over.

Mumbai Indians 62/0 after 6 overs.

There is a short break in play as the physio comes out to attend to Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is also off the field with an ankle injury, adding to RCB’s concerns. Play is briefly halted as Rohit receives treatment.

Krunal Pandya comes to attack, but MI continue to build steadily. Rohit Sharma rotates strike early, while Ryan Rickelton brings up the team’s 50 with a pull through square leg. The pair keep things ticking with singles and a leg bye before Rohit finishes the over in style, finding the boundary once again. MI collect 8 runs and maintain a strong start.

Mumbai Indians 56/0 after 5 overs

Rasikh Salam Dar is introduced, but MI continue their positive start. Rohit Sharma begins with a boundary, lofting one over mid-on, before rotating strike. Rickelton then takes over towards the end, finishing the over with a well-struck boundary through mid-off after being tested by a couple of tight deliveries. MI add 9 runs from the over, keeping the momentum steady.

Mumbai Indians 48/0 after 4 overs.

Jacob Duffy is put under pressure as both MI openers attack. Ryan Rickelton starts the over with a boundary and follows it up with a flat six, continuing his aggressive intent. Rohit Sharma then joins the charge, stepping out and launching one over deep mid-wicket for another maximum. With singles in between, MI collect 18 runs from the over, keeping up with the required momentum.

Mumbai Indians 39/0 after 3 overs

Bhuvneshwar Kumar comes on, but Ryan Rickelton continues the aggressive start. After Rohit Sharma gets off strike, Rickelton capitalises on a delivery on the pads, flicking it over deep square leg for a six. Both batters rotate strike comfortably, keeping the scoreboard ticking without much risk. MI maintain the momentum, adding 11 runs from the over.

Mumbai Indians 21/0 after 2 overs