RCB Dominates MI with Stellar Batting Performance

In a thrilling encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) posted a formidable total of 240 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI). Key players Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Rajat Patidar delivered explosive performances, with Salt scoring 78 runs and Patidar contributing 53 runs off just 20 balls. Tim David's late cameo further solidified RCB's position. MI's bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Shardul Thakur being the standout performer. This match showcased RCB's batting prowess and set the stage for an exciting chase.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 22:04 IST

RCB Sets a High Target Against MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased an impressive batting display, scoring 240 runs for the loss of 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Key contributions came from Phil Salt, captain Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, and a late surge from Tim David.

Key Partnerships Fuel RCB's Innings

A remarkable 120-run partnership between Salt, who scored 78 off 36 balls with six fours and six sixes, and Virat Kohli, who added 50 runs from 38 balls with five fours and a six, set the tone. Additionally, Patidar's explosive 53 off just 20 balls, featuring four boundaries and five sixes, further propelled RCB's score.

Aggressive Start by RCB Openers

After MI opted to bowl first, openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli wasted no time, with Kohli hitting Trent Boult for a six and Salt following up with a four in the opening over. RCB's aggressive approach continued as they scored freely against Boult and Jasprit Bumrah.

In the fifth over, Salt exploded with three sixes and a four off Mitchell Santner, amassing 22 runs in that over and helping RCB reach 50 runs in just 4.2 overs. By the end of the sixth over, RCB stood at 71 without loss, with Salt on 47 and Kohli on 22.

Salt and Kohli's Dominance

Mayank Markande's eighth over was particularly costly, yielding 20 runs as Salt hit two fours and two sixes, marking his first fifty of the season in just 25 balls. Virat also contributed with a couple of fours, bringing RCB to 100 runs in 8.4 overs. At the halfway point, RCB was comfortably placed at 115 without losing a wicket, with Salt on 78 and Kohli on 35.

Patidar and Kohli Keep the Momentum

The opening partnership was finally broken by Shardul Thakur, who dismissed Salt with a catch from Hardik Pandya at extra-cover, leaving RCB at 120 for 1 in the 11th over.

In the 12th over, Patidar made an explosive entrance, hitting three consecutive sixes off Markande. The runs continued to flow as Virat and Patidar collected boundaries, with RCB reaching 150 runs in just 12.1 overs.

David's Late-Game Fireworks

Patidar's aggressive batting continued, and he reached his fifty in just 17 balls, but was dismissed by Santner after scoring 53 runs. RCB reached 194 for 3 in 16 overs.

With a single from Jitesh Sharma, RCB crossed the 200-run mark in 16.5 overs. Heading into the final over, RCB stood at 230 for 3, with David on 27 and Jitesh on 10.

Final Score and Bowling Figures

RCB concluded their innings at 240 for 4, with David finishing on 34 not out from 16 balls, including two fours and three sixes, while Romario Shepherd remained unbeaten on 2.

For MI, Shardul Thakur (1/32 in 2 overs), Hardik Pandya (1/39 in 4 overs), Santner (1/43), and Boult (1/50) each claimed a wicket.