Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 18 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Mumbai Indians took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Apr 12, 2026, 02:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 18 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 462 runs and 9 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (240/4 in 20.0 overs) and Mumbai Indians (222/5 in 20.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (240/4)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 240/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Phil Salt spearheaded the batting effort with 78 runs off 36 balls (including 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 216.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Rajat Patidar , who contributed 53 runs off 20 deliveries, while Virat Kohli added 50 (38b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Hardik Pandya led the bowling figures with 1/39 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.75), assisted by Mitchell Santner (1/43 in 4.0 overs).
3. Mumbai Indians Chase & Second Innings Summary (222/5)
Pursuing a target of 241 runs for victory, Mumbai Indians recorded 222/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.10 runs per over. Sherfane Rutherford anchored the chase for Mumbai Indians with 71 runs from 31 balls (1 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 229.0), alongside Hardik Pandya who chipped in with 40 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Suyash Sharma delivered a key spell of 2/47 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.75, while Krunal Pandya finished with 1/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 116 runs off 65 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Hardik Pandya making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 120.0 total points, followed closely by Hardik Pandya (119.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Phil Salt .