ipl 2026 The action shifts to Mumbai for an exciting clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) And Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) At the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, this encounter promises to be quite dramatic as both teams look to get their campaign back on track.
Five-time champions MI had a difficult start to the season and are currently in eighth place. After consecutive defeats, they will be keen to bounce back and regain momentum in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, defending champions RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, have looked more balanced this season. However, they are also coming off a loss and will be keen to get back to winning ways.
The biggest attraction of the match will be the individual battles on the field. Competition between MI’s pace ace Jasprit Bumrah And RCB’s star batsman Virat Kohli Expected to be a significant moment. With both sides desperate for a crucial win, fans can expect an exciting, high-intensity encounter.
MI vs RCB, IPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 12 April; 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI vs RCB, head-to-head record in IPL
Matches played: 34 | Royal Challengers Bangalore won: 15 | Mumbai Indians won:19
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is widely known as one of the most batting-friendly venues in India, often producing high-scoring thrillers in T20 cricket. The pitch here is generally flat and offers consistent bounce, allowing batsmen to play their shots freely and confidently.
With relatively short boundaries, even mistimed shots can clear the ropes, making it a paradise for stroke-makers. Although fast bowlers may get a hint of swing or seam movement in the early overs, that advantage usually quickly disappears as the pitch settles. As the game progresses, batting becomes easier – especially in the second innings when dew occurs, making it difficult for bowlers to hold the ball.
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squads
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Venkatesh Iyer, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethel, Rasikh Salaam Dar, Kanishk Chauhan, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Satvik Deswal
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah, Sherfane Rutherford, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minze, Raj Bawa, Ashwini Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Mayank Markande, Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Salauddin Izhar
MI vs RCB, IPL 2026: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- MI won the toss and bowled first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 50-60
- RCB’s total score: 190-200
Case 2:
- RCB won the toss and bowled first
- MI’s powerplay score: 60-70
- MI’s total score: 210-220
Match Result: Mumbai Indians will win the competition.
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