RCB vs MI 2026 IPL Match 54 is now in Raipur on Sunday evening. Get RCB vs MI head-to-head stats, live cricket scores, and playing XI.
See the pitch report, where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians, and the match timeline. Check key stats and a prediction that could change the playoff race.
Raipur returns as an IPL venue after years away, and it gets a contest that already feels heavy before the first ball. Royal Challengers Bengaluru walk in with momentum firmly behind them.
Six wins from ten matches have pushed them into a strong playoff position, but the bigger sign is how complete they have looked. Virat Kohli has crossed the 400-run mark again and keeps setting the pace at the top without forcing shots.
Rajat Patidar has attacked spin cleanly through the middle overs, and Bhuvneswar Kumar has struck early enough to keep RCB ahead in games. Even when pressure arrives, this RCB side no longer looks rushed.
The Mumbai Indians are fighting from a far tighter spot. Ryan Rickelton has carried the batting through difficult phases, and Jasprit Bumrah still changes matches in two overs, but the support around them has faded too often. One strong performance has usually been followed by another missed chance.
That is why this game feels intense. RCB is chasing control of a playoff place. MI is trying to keep the season alive. History says Mumbai knows how to survive these moments. Current form says RCB holds the stronger hand.
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians |
| Stadium | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Raipur |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 10, 7:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 35 |
| MI Wons | 19 |
| RCB Wons | 16 |
| No Results | Nil |
| At Wankhede | RCB 5, MI 8 |
| At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB 3, MI 8 |
| Neutral Stadium | RCB 8, MI 3 |
MI vs RCB Pitch Report
The Raipur surface for the RCB vs MI clash looks good for batting, especially once the ball gets a little older. There should be decent bounce and carry, which allows stroke-makers to play through the line with confidence.
A score beyond 190 could easily come into play if the top order settles early. Still, this is not one of those grounds where mishits keep flying over the ropes.
The boundaries are big, with some pockets stretching beyond 80 metres, so batters will need real power to clear them consistently. That could bring spinners into the game during the middle overs, especially if they vary the pace well.
The toss may also matter because dew tends to settle in later at this venue. Given the IPL trend of better results for teams chasing, captains might lean towards bowling first if the weather permits.
Weather Report
The 54th match of IPL 2026 at the SVNS International Stadium is expected to be a rain-free match. The temperature will be around 28-35 degrees Celsius at match time. The wind will blow from the south at 17 km/h, and the relative humidity will be around 39-54 percent. Time after time, the humidity will be high. The dew will be a factor in the second innings.
RCB vs MI Playing 11 (Predicted )
For RCB
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player – Rasikh Salam / Venkatesh Iyer
For MI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Hardik Pandya(C) / Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Allah Ghazanfar
Impact Player – Raghu Sharma/ Shardul Thakur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Timeline
| Date | Season | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | IPL 2026 | Mumbai | RCB | 18 runs | Phil Salt made 78 in 36 balls |
| Apr 7, 2025 | IPL 2025 | Mumbai | RCB | 12 runs | RCB breaks 10-year Wankhede hoodoo |
| Apr 11, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Mumbai | MI | 7 wickets | SKY blitz chases 197 in 15.3 overs |
| May 9, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Mumbai | MI | 6 wickets | MI chases down 200 with 21 balls to spare |
| Apr 2, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Bengaluru | RCB | 8 wickets | Kohli & Faf dominate with 148-run stand |
| Apr 9, 2022 | IPL 2022 | Pune | RCB | 7 wickets | RCB cruises to victory in a clinical chase |
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Stats
- Virat Kohli just crushed it, becoming the first to hit 1,000 runs against MI after a clutch 81 in April 2026.
- Rohit Sharma just hit a massive 6,000 runs for Mumbai Indians! He’s the first to do it for one franchise.
- RCB just smashed 71/0 against MI, marking their second-highest powerplay score ever.
- Virat Kohli has 150 runs off Bumrah at a 148.5 strike rate, but Bumrah’s dismissed him five times.
- Suryakumar Yadav loves the RCB bowling! He’s smashed 538 runs in 21 innings against them with a massive 155.0 strike rate.
MI vs RCB Prediction
Prediction for MI vs RCB is a 60-40 win for RCB.
It’s an on-and-off season for the Mumbai Indians (MI), but they are the stronger team in their matchup against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Their batting squad is a powerhouse, with Rohit Sharma, Rickleton, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
As a team, RCB plays as the defending champions. From top to bottom, RCB is the match winner. They are currently in the playoff race and beat MI in the first meeting.
MI leads in the head-to-head statistics. And the current momentum is with MI cause they beat LSG in their last encounter. But RCB lost to LSG.
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