MI vs RCB result 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at Wankhede
MI vs RCB result 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in IPL 2026 Match 20. The live thread tracked RCB reaching 201/3 in 17 overs before MI finished on 157/5 in 16 overs as the chase slipped away.
Match summary
| Fixture | Venue | Date | Start time IST | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | April 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs |
Score progression
| Stage/Over | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 overs | — | 33/0 | Kohli and Salt were off to a steady start |
| 6 overs | — | 71/0 | Kohli and Salt gave RCB a flying start |
| 12 overs | 119/2 | — | Hardik and Suryakumar were looking to rebuild |
| 16 overs | 157/5 | — | RCB were in control |
| 17 overs | — | 201/3 | Kohli and Patidar fell after the strong platform |
| Final result | MI 157/5 in 16 overs | RCB 201/3 in 17 overs | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
RCB’s start was the difference. The score thread showed 33/0 in 3 overs and 71/0 in 6 overs, with Kohli and Salt setting the pace early.
That platform carried RCB through to 201/3 in 17 overs, even after Kohli and Patidar fell. The total gave Mumbai a tough chase from the start.
Mumbai’s chase slips away
Mumbai Indians were 119/2 in 12 overs, with Hardik and Suryakumar looking to rebuild. The source line also says RCB were in control while MI chased 241.
By 157/5 in 16 overs, the chase had moved further out of reach. RCB stayed on top through that middle-to-late phase and closed out the 18-run win.
Result wrap
This MI vs RCB result 2026 was shaped by RCB’s 71/0 powerplay, their 201/3 finish in 17 overs, and Mumbai’s slide to 157/5 in 16 overs. Once the early damage was done, RCB kept the match under control and finished with the 18-run victory.