Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a heart-stopping victory on the final ball of the match, defeating Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets in Match 54 of IPL 2026 at Raipur on May 10.
A vintage four-wicket haul from Bhuvneshwar Kumar initially dismantled the MI top order, but Krunal Pandya’s resilient half-century and a nervous final-over scramble ensured RCB secured two vital points to remain at the top of the table.
Match Summary: MI vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 54
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| MI Score | 166/7 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 167/8 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | RCB won by 2 wickets (0 balls left) |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Krunal Pandya – 73 off 46 balls |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 4/23 in 4 overs |
| Venue | SVNS International Stadium, Raipur |
MI Innings: 166/7 in 20 Overs
Mumbai Indians suffered a disastrous start after being put in to bat. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was masterfully lethal, claiming 4/23 and dismissing Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav within the first three overs. At 28/3, MI were in deep trouble before Tilak Varma (57 off 42) and Naman Dhir (47 off 32) staged a recovery.
Varma’s steady half-century anchored the middle overs, while small contributions from Raj Bawa (16) and Deepak Chahar (12*) pushed the total to 166. Despite the early carnage, MI managed a competitive score thanks to a disciplined 82-run partnership between Varma and Dhir.
MI Innings At A Glance
| Details | MI Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 166/7 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 47/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Tilak Varma – 57 off 42 balls |
| Best Partnership | Varma & Dhir – 82 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 4/23 (4 overs) |
RCB Chase: 167/8 in 20 Overs
RCB’s chase mirrored MI’s start as Deepak Chahar (2/33) removed Virat Kohli for a duck and Corbin Bosch produced a sensational spell of 4/26. RCB slumped to 39/3 before Krunal Pandya took charge. Krunal played a heroic knock of 73 off 46 balls, featuring 7 fours and 4 sixes, to keep the chase alive.
The game headed for a frantic finish when Bosch removed Jitesh Sharma and Tim David in consecutive balls. With wickets falling and the pressure mounting, Rasikh Salam (3)* and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (7)* held their nerve. In a dramatic final over, RCB managed to scramble the required runs off the very last delivery to seal a thrilling win.
RCB Chase At A Glance
| Details | RCB Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 167 runs |
| Total | 167/8 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 47/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Krunal Pandya – 73 off 46 balls |
| Best Bowling (MI) | Corbin Bosch – 4/26 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
Player of the Match
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Awarded for his clinical 4/23. His opening spell effectively broke the back of the Mumbai Indians’ batting powerhouse, and his calm presence at the crease during the final over helped RCB cross the finish line.
