RCB vs MI Highlights IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru eliminate Mumbai Indians from playoffs race

RCB pull off an extraordinary last-over thriller in Raipur and officially knock Mumbai Indians out of the playoff race. Chasing 167, the visitors look in deep trouble after Jasprit Bumrah delivers a brilliant penultimate over that concedes only three runs, leaving RCB needing 15 from the final six balls. Raj Bawa’s last over begins dramatically with a wide and then a no-ball as Romario Shepherd breaks his bat attempting a yorker. But despite the free-hit, RCB struggle to find boundaries and the pressure keeps mounting.

The game swings again when Bhuvneshwar Kumar walks in and smashes a stunning six over deep cover, leaving RCB needing two off the final ball. With the field up, Rasikh Salam Dar drills the last delivery straight back at Raj Bawa, who fails to stop it cleanly. The ball trickles towards long-on as Rasikh charges back for the second run and dives full stretch at the keeper’s end. Rickelton removes the bails, but Rasikh’s bat is grounded safely behind the crease.

RCB seal a dramatic victory off the final ball, while Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are officially eliminated from playoff contention.

RCB’s chase turns into a thriller as Krunal Pandya almost pulls off a remarkable rescue act despite struggling badly with cramps. After RCB slip to 131/6, Krunal keeps the fight alive with fearless hitting, while Romario Shepherd chips in at the other end. Deepak Chahar keeps things tight in the 17th over, conceding only singles, leaving RCB needing 30 from the final three overs.

Krunal then takes on AM Ghazanfar in dramatic fashion. He launches two towering sixes over long-on and keeps RCB alive almost single-handedly, even as he struggles to run between the wickets. There is confusion near the boundary on one lofted shot as Naman Dhir parries the ball towards Tilak Varma, but it eventually results in a dot ball. Just when the momentum seems to swing towards RCB, Tilak produces a stunning catch at long-on to dismiss Krunal for a brilliant 73 off 46 balls.

RCB’s chase keeps swinging wildly in Raipur, but Krunal Pandya is holding the innings together with a captain’s knock. After slipping to 47/3 in the powerplay, Krunal rebuilds alongside Jacob Bethell and then shifts gears brilliantly in the middle overs. He punishes Raj Bawa with a six and a boundary in a 16-run 14th over before bringing up a fighting fifty off 33 balls against Bumrah. Jitesh Sharma adds momentum with a six and a boundary as RCB move to 118/4 after 15 overs. However, just when RCB seem to be taking control, Corbin Bosch drags MI back into the contest with a dramatic over. Krunal smashes Bosch for a huge six and Jitesh follows with another maximum, but Bosch responds immediately by dismissing Jitesh Sharma and Tim David off successive deliveries.

Krunal Pandya continues to lead RCB’s recovery with a superb half-century under pressure, taking the side to 118/4 after 15 overs with 49 still needed from 30 balls.

The left-hander combines calm strike rotation with timely boundaries, capitalising on Raj Bawa’s loose over that includes a six and a four through the leg side. Jitesh Sharma also begins to settle after a scratchy start, breaking the pressure with a clean hit over long-off and a crisp boundary against Bumrah through covers.

Bumrah remains difficult to put away with his pace variations and hard lengths, but Krunal brings up a well-earned fifty with a couple through mid-wicket, drawing applause from the RCB dugout.

Mumbai Indians regain complete control of the chase as Corbin Bosch produces a superb wicket-maiden to leave RCB struggling at 94/4 after 13 overs. Just when Krunal Pandya and Jacob Bethell begin rebuilding with a steady partnership, Bosch returns and breaks the stand by dismissing Bethell with a catch at deep square leg. The over gets even better for MI as Jitesh Sharma is pinned down by sharp pace and grip off the surface, unable to score off five deliveries. Earlier, Krunal keeps RCB alive with a crucial counterattacking knock, bringing up the fifty-run stand with Bethell and launching Ghazanfar for a clean six over long-on. But Bosch’s outstanding over shifts the momentum firmly back towards Mumbai, with the required rate climbing and Bumrah still having two overs left.

Krunal Pandya is holding RCB’s chase together with a smart counterattacking knock after the early collapse. With the pitch still offering grip and uneven bounce, Krunal chooses his moments carefully and relieves the pressure with boundaries against the spinners, including a powerful sweep off Will Jacks and a straight hit against Ghazanfar.

Jacob Bethell continues to play the supporting role at the other end, rotating strike and surviving a few nervy moments as MI keep things tight through spin and disciplined pace bowling. The required rate is beginning to climb towards 10 an over, but this fourth-wicket partnership is slowly dragging RCB back into the contest after losing three wickets inside the powerplay.

Mumbai Indians continue to dominate the powerplay as RCB crawl to 51/3 after seven overs in the chase of 167. Deepak Chahar remains the chief destroyer with another disciplined spell, while Corbin Bosch strikes immediately by removing Rajat Patidar with a sharp short ball that forces a mistimed pull.

Jacob Bethell survives a few nervy moments against Bumrah and Chahar but struggles to break free consistently on a surface offering bounce and seam movement. Krunal Pandya tries to inject some momentum with a well-timed six over square leg off Bosch, yet MI keep the scoring under control through tight lines and constant pressure. Will Jacks also starts economically with his off-spin as RCB are forced into a rebuilding phase after losing three wickets inside the powerplay.

Mumbai Indians continue their strong start with the ball as Deepak Chahar removes Devdutt Padikkal to leave RCB at 24/2 after three overs.

Chahar, despite conceding a streaky six earlier in the over, adjusts his length perfectly and produces a classic outswinger from around the wicket to draw the edge through to Ryan Rickelton.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah keeps things extremely tight from the other end, beating Jacob Bethell with movement and extracting awkward bounce straightaway. The pitch continues to assist the seamers with swing, grip and variable bounce, making strokeplay difficult despite Bethell showing some attacking intent early in the chase.

With Virat Kohli already back in the dugout for a golden duck, MI have seized early control of the contest.

The chase begins in dramatic way as Deepak Chahar removes Virat Kohli for a golden duck in the very first over, giving Mumbai Indians an early breakthrough. Kohli attempts to clear mid-off first ball but the extra bounce catches him by surprise, and Raj Bawa completes a sharp diving catch.

But despite the massive wicket, RCB still race to 14/1 thanks to an aggressive start from Jacob Bethell. The young left-hander looks confident against swing straightaway, flicking Chahar through mid-wicket before producing a classy cover drive for consecutive boundaries. Devdutt Padikkal also gets off the mark with a boundary fine down the leg side, while Chahar continues to generate movement and trouble the batters with the new ball.

RCB finish strongly with the ball to restrict Mumbai Indians to 166/7 on a challenging surface. After Tilak Varma’s fighting 57 holds the innings together, the visitors tighten the screws in the death overs with clever variations and accurate hard lengths. Josh Hazlewood removes Raj Bawa with a mistimed chip to mid-off, while Rasikh Salam Dar keeps the final over under control with slower balls and cutters that are difficult to get away.

MI manage just 12 runs from the last two overs and never fully recover from the early blows delivered by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whose superb spell sets the tone for the innings.

RCB strike at the perfect moment as Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismisses the well-set Tilak Varma in the death overs. Tilak, who battles hard for his 57 off 42 balls on a tricky surface, looks set to power MI to a strong finish after drilling a full toss straight down the ground for four. But Bhuvneshwar responds immediately, deceiving him with a wider delivery as Tilak attempts a scoop and drags it back onto the leg stump. It is another massive wicket for RCB, with MI losing the batter who steadies the innings after the early collapse. MI 155/6 after 18 overs.

Tilak Varma continues to hold Mumbai Indians’ innings together with a mature half-century on a demanding surface, guiding the side to 149/5 after 17 overs.

The left-hander mixes composure with timely aggression, taking on Suyash Sharma with a towering slog sweep before reaching his fifty with a late cut through the off-side against Rasikh Salam Dar. While wickets keep interrupting MI’s momentum, Tilak ensures the innings never loses direction. Will Jacks struggles to force the pace and eventually holes out to deep mid-wicket off Romario Shepherd, who once again proves difficult to hit through the line on this two-paced pitch. Raj Bawa then provides a handy late spark with energetic running and a clever ramp over the keeper for four.

Mumbai Indians finally begin to shift gears after a cautious rebuilding phase, with Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma adding valuable runs through the middle overs to take the side past the 100-run mark.

Naman takes the aggressive route against Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya, pulling one deep into the square-leg stands before cleverly using the pace of Rasikh Salam Dar for consecutive boundaries.

Tilak, meanwhile, continues to anchor the innings with composure and produces one of the shots of the night by launching Krunal high over mid-wicket for six. Just when the partnership starts threatening RCB, Rasikh strikes back immediately after being hit for back-to-back fours. A skiddy back-of-a-length delivery keeps low and crashes into Naman’s stumps to end an excellent counterattacking knock of 47 off 32 balls.

Will Jacks survives an edgy start with a streaky boundary past the keeper, while MI move to 114/4 after 13 overs.

Mumbai Indians continue their recovery through a calm and composed partnership between Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir after the early damage caused by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The duo takes MI to 82/3 after 10 overs, carefully navigating a surface that still offers grip, uneven bounce and turn.

RCB slow the scoring rate with spin through Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, but the partnership keeps moving with smart rotation and timely boundaries. Naman looks increasingly confident against the slower bowlers and launches Suyash over the sightscreen for a clean six, while Tilak settles into the anchor’s role with calculated placement and busy running between the wickets.

Mumbai Indians slowly rebuild after the early collapse as Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir stitch together a much-needed partnership to take the score to 53/3 at the end of the powerplay.

RCB continue to ask questions with the new ball, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who nearly grabs a hat-trick with a beauty first up to Tilak after his double strike in the previous over.

Hazlewood keeps the pressure on with steep bounce, but Naman begins to counter with a confident flick over square leg and a crisply timed drive through cover-point. Tilak also settles in despite an early struggle against the slower balls and uneven bounce.

Rasikh Salam Dar’s first over proves slightly untidy, with a misfield from Romario Shepherd gifting a boundary and Suyash Sharma putting down a sitter at mid-wicket that gives Tilak another life.

RCB seize complete control inside the first three overs as Bhuvneshwar Kumar produces a masterclass with the new ball. After removing Ryan Rickelton in the opening over, the veteran pacer returns to strike twice in two balls, dismissing Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav to leave MI reeling at 28/3.

Rohit briefly shifts momentum with a fearless counterattack against Josh Hazlewood, smashing two sixes and a four in an 18-run over, but Bhuvneshwar answers immediately with a clever knuckle ball that induces an edge through to Jitesh Sharma.

Suryakumar then lasts just one delivery as Virat Kohli dives low at first slip to complete a sharp catch. The surface continues to show uneven bounce and seam movement, and RCB’s pace attack is making full use of the conditions early on.

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