Powerplay(1-6 overs)
RCB: 73/1 (12.17 rpo, 8x4, 4x6) || MI: 54/2 (9 rpo, 8x4, 2x6)

Middle Overs(7-15 overs)
RCB: 78/3 (8.66 rpo, 6x4, 3x6) || MI: 103/2 (11.44 rpo, 10x4, 6x6)

Death Overs16-20 overs)
RCB: 70/1 (14 rpo, 4x4, 6x6)  || MI: 52/5 (10.4 rpo, 3x4, 4x6) 
 

In a pulsating clash at the Wankhede, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally shattered their jinx against Mumbai Indians (MI), sealing a thrilling 12-run victory in a high-scoring encounter.

RCB posted a daunting 221/5, led by a vintage Virat Kohli, who scored a stylish 67 off 42 balls, becoming the first Indian to cross 13,000 T20 runs in the process. Skipper Rajat Patidar (64 off 32) was ruthless in the death overs, while Jitesh Sharma's 19-ball 40 added late fireworks. Trent Boult took two wickets but leaked 57 runs in his four overs.

In response, MI's chase was on fire thanks to Tilak Varma's explosive 56 off 29 and Hardik Pandya’s blitz of 42 off just 15. The duo threatened to pull off a heist with a 89-run stand, but the RCB bowlers held their nerve. Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya picked up two and four wickets respectively, while Yash Dayal removed Rohit and Surya at crucial junctures.

Despite MI reaching 209/9, the target proved just out of reach. This win not only propels RCB up the table but also gives them a massive morale boost heading deeper into the tournament. A statement victory, and one to remember!

Hardik Pandya | MI Captain:
"It was a high-scoring game, and we were just two hits short. Not much else to say.It was a flat wicket, tough for bowlers. You can't fault them too much—if batters connect, there's no stopping them. Maybe we fell short by 10-12 runs.Naman was always meant to bat lower down. With Rohit unavailable last game, we had to reshuffle. He’s versatile, and with Ro back, Naman returned to his original role.He was brilliant today. People didn’t know, but he took a hard hit before the last match. It was a tactical decision then, but today he showed real class.Powerplay is key in a chase like this. We couldn’t capitalize in those crucial overs and fell behind. RCB executed well at the death.Having him back is massive. He did his job like always, and it’s just great to have him in the squad.You never back down. We keep looking at the positives, keep fighting, and the results will follow. We believe in our group."  
 

Rajat Patidar | RCB Captain & Player of the Match:
“It was an incredible game. Very tough, but I’m proud of how the bowlers held their nerve. This award truly belongs to the bowling unit. Defending a total at Wankhede isn’t easy, but the way they executed their plans—especially in the death—was outstanding. Special mention to Krunal Pandya, bowling the last over under that kind of pressure and nailing it, just shows the courage in this team. Our strategy during the time-out was clear—take the game deep and save KP’s over for the end. It worked perfectly.The pitch was a typical Mumbai deck—true bounce and great for batting. After Hardik’s over, I felt it was time to shift gears and take the attack to them. In this format, wrist-spinners are key. Suyash bowled brilliantly, especially from the shorter end—he’s a wicket-taker and showed great control.Personally, I just wanted to make an impact—put pressure on the bowlers and push the scoring rate. Glad it came off today.”