Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting to secure a dominant 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on April 12, 2026. Powered by half-centuries from Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and skipper Rajat Patidar, the defending champions posted a massive 240/4, solidifying their 3rd-place position in the IPL 2026 standings.
IPL 2026 Standings (As of April 13, 2026)
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +2.055 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | +0.720 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.148 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.322 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.772 |
Match Highlights: The Bengaluru Blitz
- Opening Firepower: Phil Salt (78 off 36) and Virat Kohli (50 off 38) dismantled the MI attack with a 120-run opening stand.
- Patidar’s Rampage: Captain Rajat Patidar reached his fifty in just 17 balls, eventually finishing with 53 off 20.
- MI’s Struggle: Chasing 241, Mumbai suffered a major blow when Rohit Sharma (19) retired hurt with a hamstring injury.
- Rutherford’s Lone Fight: Sherfane Rutherford kept MI’s hopes flickering with a sensational 71* off 31 balls (9 sixes), but MI finished at 222/5.
- Bowling Heroics: Suyash Sharma turned the game for RCB with two quick wickets in the 8th over, while Krunal Pandya provided critical control.
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