RCB vs MI, IPL 2026, 10th May : Krunal Pandya Holds Nerve as Bengaluru Edge Mumbai in Raipur Thriller

Mumbai Indians Innings: Tilak Varma Anchors After Early Collapse

Mumbai Indians had a nightmare start after being put under pressure by disciplined RCB bowling.

Ryan Rickelton departed in the very first over for just 2 runs, while Rohit Sharma looked dangerous with a quick-fire 22 off 10 balls before falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The biggest shock came when MI skipper Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for a golden duck, leaving Mumbai reeling at 28/3 in the powerplay overs .

At that point, Tilak Varma stepped up with a composed innings of 57 from 42 balls, balancing aggression with control. Naman Dhir supported brilliantly with 47 off 32 deliveries, helping rebuild the innings.

Late contributions from Raj Bawa (16) and Corbin Bosch ensured Mumbai crossed the 160 mark.

Mumbai Indians: 166/7 in 20 overs

Top Performers – MI
Tilak Varma – 57 (42)
Naman Dhir – 47 (32)
Rohit Sharma – 22 (10)
Best RCB Bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a vintage spell, destroying MI’s top order with his sharp bowling .

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 4/23
Josh Hazlewood: 1/33
Rasikh Salam: 1/42
Romario Shepherd: 1/18
RCB Chase: Krunal Pandya’s Match-Winning Masterclass

RCB’s chase began in disastrous fashion.

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in the opening over, followed quickly by Devdutt Padikkal and captain Rajat Patidar. At 39/3, the pressure was fully on Bengaluru.

Jacob Bethell played a patient knock 27, but the real hero was Krunal Pandya.

Krunal smashed 73 off just 46 balls, striking 4 boundaries and 5 sixes in a fearless counterattack that completely changed the game for RCB . Jitesh Sharma added a valuable 18 from 12, keeping RCB in the contest.

Mumbai fought back brilliantly through Corbin Bosch, who claimed 4 wickets and nearly stole the match for his team's way.

But in the final over, Bengaluru kept their composure. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s explosive unbeaten 7 off 2 deliveries sealed a dramatic victory.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 167/8 in 19.4 overs

Top Performers – RCB
Krunal Pandya – 73 (46)
Jacob Bethell – 27 (27)
Jitesh Sharma – 18 (12)
Best MI Bowlers
Corbin Bosch: 4/26
Deepak Chahar: 2/33
AM Ghazanfar: 1/33
Raj Bawa: 1/39
Turning Point of the Match

The game turned when Krunal Pandya took charge after RCB’s top-order collapse.

With Kohli, Padikkal, and Patidar back in the pavilion early, MI looked in control. Krunal’s aggressive strokeplay shifted momentum and kept the required run rate manageable.

Another decisive factor was Mumbai’s poor discipline—11 wides and 15 extras proved extremely costly in a one-wicket-style thriller.

Player of the Match

Krunal Pandya (RCB)
73 runs off 46 balls | 4 fours | 5 sixes

A captain-like innings under pressure that rescued Bengaluru from near defeat.

Match Summary

Mumbai Indians: 166/7 (20 overs)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 167/8 (19.4 overs)

RCB won by 2 wickets

Final Verdict

This was classic IPL chaos—momentum swings, superstar failures, unlikely heroes, and a nail-biting finish.

While Mumbai will regret the extras and missed control in the death overs, Bengaluru will celebrate Krunal Pandya’s fearless innings and Bhuvneshwar’s finishing touch.

A match that reminded everyone why IPL rivalries never disappoint.