Who Won MI vs RCB Match: In the MI vs RCB match in IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs. Rajat Patidar’s quick fifty and big score of 240 runs turned the match. Know the complete scorecard and records.
As the matches are progressing in IPL 2026, the matches are becoming more exciting. But Sunday, April 12 was a disappointing day for Mumbai Indians. The team suffered its third consecutive defeat, and this time at home. Royal Challengers Bangalore performed brilliantly and defeated Mumbai by 18 runs.
RCB’s batting: huge score of 240 runs
Batting first, RCB showed aggressive style. The team scored a big score of 240/4 in 20 overs.
- Phil Salt – 78 runs
- Rajat Patidar – 53 runs (in just 20 balls)
Mumbai bowlers failed to stop this big score and runs continued to be scored.
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Mumbai tried but fell short of victory
Mumbai Indians made a good start while chasing the target, but in the end the match went out of hand.
- Sherfane Rutherford – 71* runs
- Hardik Pandya – 40 runs
The team could only reach 222/5 in 20 overs and lost the match by 18 runs.
RCB’s dominance in bowling also
RCB bowlers maintained control over the match by taking wickets at important junctures.
- Suyyash Sharma – 2 wickets
Tight bowling in the final overs ended Mumbai’s hopes.
Player of the match: Rajat Patidar
The hero of this match was Rajat Patidar, who changed the course of the match by scoring 53 runs in just 20 balls. His quick innings took RCB to a strong score.
Big record: Rohit Sharma’s special milestone
Although the team lost, Rohit Sharma made a big record in his name. He has become the first batsman to score 6000 runs for Mumbai Indians in IPL.
summary scorecard
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: 240/4 (20 overs)
- Mumbai Indians: 222/5 (20 overs)
Result: RCB won the match by 18 runs
Important questions related to the match (FAQs)
Question: Who won the MI vs RCB match?
Answer: Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 18 runs.
Question: Who was the player of the match?
Answer: Rajat Patidar received this award.
Question: What was the score of the match?
Answer: RCB – 240/4, Mumbai – 222/5
This match clearly shows that even big scores are not safe in T20 cricket, but a strong start and taking wickets at the right time can win the match. Mumbai Indians will now have to rework their strategy, while RCB’s confidence will increase further with this win.
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