Published - 12 Mar 2026, 12:14 PM | Updated - 14 Apr 2026, 06:05 PM
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IPL — Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 20 of the IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Hardik Pandya will lead the Mumbai side that is desperate for a home win after back-to-back losses. Rohit Sharma remains vital for the team, while Suryakumar Yadav will look to regain his scoring form.
Rajat Patidar will lead the RCB unit filled with batting firepower. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are strong at the top, while Tim David adds finishing power.
With a batting-friendly pitch and short boundaries, the venue could produce a high-scoring contest. Fans will be eager to see the battle between Jasprit Bumrah and RCB’s top-order batters and finishers.
Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, fixtures, and full scorecards.
Get it on Google Play →The toss will play a decisive role, as night matches in India generally favour teams batting second.
Historically, captains prefer to bowl first at the Wankhede Stadium because dew makes chasing easier in the second innings.
League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.
This match is very important for Mumbai Indians as they look to keep their qualification hopes alive. MI need a win to end their losing run and move out of the lower half of the table. Another defeat would increase pressure on Hardik Pandya and the team management.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to strengthen their position in the top four. A victory over Mumbai will boost confidence after their recent loss to Rajasthan Royals. RCB will also look to improve their net run rate and build early momentum toward playoff qualification.
MI
WINS
19
RCB
WINS
16
Team totals in IPL when these two have met:
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have met 34 times in the history of the Indian Premier League. Mumbai Indians have been more successful in this rivalry with 19 victories, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 15 matches. No match between these two teams has ended without a result.
In recent seasons, the contest has become more balanced. During the 2025 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in their only encounter. In 2024, Mumbai Indians bounced back with a seven-wicket win. The rivalry remains intense whenever these teams meet in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians experienced a difficult start to the IPL 2026 season. They began their campaign with a win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home. However, MI then suffered consecutive losses to Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), leaving them in eighth place on the points table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured back-to-back victories over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, RCB recently lost to Rajasthan Royals despite scoring 201 runs. They are currently third on the table with two wins from three matches.
Across their last five IPL matches over two seasons, Mumbai recorded wins against Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans (GT). However, they suffered defeats to Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Bengaluru have won four of their last five matches. They secured victories over Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and defeated Punjab Kings twice. Bengaluru aim to regain momentum in their clash against Mumbai.
In their last five head-to-head meetings, Bengaluru hold a slight edge with three wins, while Mumbai Indians have claimed two victories.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | MI vs CSK | Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs |
| 20 Apr 2026 | GT vs MI | Mumbai Indians won by 99 runs |
| 16 Apr 2026 | MI vs PBKS | Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets |
| 12 Apr 2026 | MI vs RCB | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
| 07 Apr 2026 | RR vs MI | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | DC vs RCB | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets |
| 24 Apr 2026 | RCB vs GT | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Apr 2026 | RCB vs DC | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 15 Apr 2026 | RCB vs LSG | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Apr 2026 | MI vs RCB | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
(Based on recent match performances)
68 M square boundary and 72 M straight boundary.
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72 M
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.
Wankhede Stadium · T20
Score distribution (1st innings)
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
Wankhede Stadium · T20
Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to beat Mumbai Indians due to recent form and a deeper batting lineup. RCB have batters like Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David who can exploit the Wankhede Stadium pitch. The return of Josh Hazlewood also strengthens their bowling attack.
MI depend heavily on Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. Their bowling unit has looked weak recently, with several bowlers conceding over ten runs per over. RCB hold a 60% win probability as their aggressive style suits the batting-friendly conditions perfectly.
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