Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
MI vs RCB head to head: Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have met 36 times in the IPL since their first game on 20 Apr 2008. MI have won 19, RCB have won 17, 1 tied game went to a Super Over. Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head. This page is a complete history of the fixture: every result, every season, the top performers and the matches people still talk about.
It is part of our IPL head to head records hub, which compares all 45 rivalries between the current franchises.
Why the MI vs RCB Rivalry Matters
Mumbai Indians have won 5 IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and finished runners-up in 2010. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (known as Royal Challengers Bangalore until 2023) have won 2 IPL titles (2025, 2026) and finished runners-up in 2009, 2011, 2016.
This is a meeting of the two most decorated current franchises. Mumbai Indians have five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. For years it was also the rivalry of Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah against Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, and it has twice been a knockout game: the 2010 semi-final, won by Mumbai, and Qualifier 2 in 2011, won by Bengaluru.
Over 36 meetings spread across 19 seasons, the fixture has produced 2 playoff meetings, and its highest-scoring game (12 Apr 2026) produced 462 runs in total.
MI vs RCB Overall Head to Head Record at a Glance
| Played | MI won | RCB won | Tied (Super Over) | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 19 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Of the 35 matches with a clear result (excluding Super Over ties), the side batting first won 15 and the chasing side won 20. Chasing has been the better option in this fixture. The team that won the toss went on to win 20 of those 35 games.
Form swings matter here: across the last five meetings the record is RCB 3, MI 2.
MI vs RCB Season-by-Season Results from 2008
| Season | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 Apr 2008 | RCB | 5 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2008 | 28 May 2008 | MI | 9 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2009 | 3 May 2009 | RCB | 9 wickets | New Wanderers Stadium |
| 2009 | 10 May 2009 | MI | 16 runs | St George’s Park |
| 2010 | 20 Mar 2010 | RCB | 7 wickets | Brabourne Stadium |
| 2010 | 17 Apr 2010 | MI | 57 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2010 | 21 Apr 2010 | MI | 35 runs (Semi Final) | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 2011 | 12 Apr 2011 | MI | 9 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2011 | 27 May 2011 | RCB | 43 runs (Qualifier 2) | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2012 | 9 May 2012 | RCB | 9 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2012 | 14 May 2012 | MI | 5 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2013 | 4 Apr 2013 | RCB | 2 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2013 | 27 Apr 2013 | MI | 58 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2014 | 19 Apr 2014 | RCB | 7 wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2014 | 6 May 2014 | MI | 19 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2015 | 19 Apr 2015 | MI | 18 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2015 | 10 May 2015 | RCB | 39 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2016 | 20 Apr 2016 | MI | 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2016 | 11 May 2016 | MI | 6 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2017 | 14 Apr 2017 | MI | 4 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2017 | 1 May 2017 | MI | 5 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2018 | 17 Apr 2018 | MI | 46 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2018 | 1 May 2018 | RCB | 14 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2019 | 28 Mar 2019 | MI | 6 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2019 | 15 Apr 2019 | MI | 5 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2020 | 28 Sep 2020 | RCB | tie, won Super Over | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2020 | 28 Oct 2020 | MI | 5 wickets | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| 2021 | 9 Apr 2021 | RCB | 2 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 2021 | 26 Sep 2021 | RCB | 54 runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2022 | 9 Apr 2022 | RCB | 7 wickets | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2023 | 2 Apr 2023 | RCB | 8 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 2023 | 9 May 2023 | MI | 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2024 | 11 Apr 2024 | MI | 7 wickets | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2025 | 7 Apr 2025 | RCB | 12 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2026 | 12 Apr 2026 | RCB | 18 runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2026 | 10 May 2026 | RCB | 2 wickets | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium |
2008
The season series was shared.
- 20 Apr 2008, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 165/7, led by Robin Uthappa 48 (38), with Zaheer Khan 2/17 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 166/5, Mark Boucher 39* (19) top-scoring as Harbhajan Singh 2/36 did the damage for MI. RCB won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Mark Boucher.
- 28 May 2008, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 122/9, led by Cameron White 26 (20), with CRD Fernando 4/18 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 126/1, Sanath Jayasuriya 54 (37) top-scoring. MI won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: CRD Fernando.
2009
The season series was shared.
- 3 May 2009, New Wanderers Stadium: MI batted first and made 149/4, led by Sanath Jayasuriya 52 (43), with D du Preez 3/32 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 150/1, Jacques Kallis 69* (59) top-scoring. RCB won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Jacques Kallis.
- 10 May 2009, St George’s Park: MI batted first and made 157/2, led by Ajinkya Rahane 62* (49). RCB replied with 141/7, Mark Boucher 48* (33) top-scoring as Harbhajan Singh 2/15 did the damage for MI. MI won by 16 runs. Player of the match: JP Duminy.
2010
MI won the season series 2-1.
- 20 Mar 2010, Brabourne Stadium: MI batted first and made 151/9, led by Saurabh Tiwary 25 (21), with Vinay Kumar 3/25 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 155/3, Jacques Kallis 66* (55) top-scoring. RCB won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Jacques Kallis.
- 17 Apr 2010, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: MI batted first and made 191/4, led by Ambati Rayudu 46 (27), with Jacques Kallis 2/41 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 134/9, Virat Kohli 37 (24) top-scoring as Kieron Pollard 3/28 did the damage for MI. MI won by 57 runs. Player of the match: Ryan McLaren.
- 21 Apr 2010, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (Semi Final): MI batted first and made 184/5, led by Saurabh Tiwary 52* (31), with Dale Steyn 2/43 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 149/9, Ross Taylor 31* (30) top-scoring as Kieron Pollard 3/17 did the damage for MI. MI won by 35 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
2011
The season series was shared.
- 12 Apr 2011, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 140/4, led by Tillakaratne Dilshan 59* (52), with Kieron Pollard 2/25 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 143/1, Ambati Rayudu 63* (50) top-scoring. MI won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Sachin Tendulkar.
- 27 May 2011, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 2): RCB batted first and made 185/4, led by Chris Gayle 89 (47), with Munaf Patel 2/27 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 142/8, Sachin Tendulkar 40 (24) top-scoring as Daniel Vettori 3/19 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 43 runs. Player of the match: Chris Gayle.
2012
The season series was shared.
- 9 May 2012, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 141/6, led by Dinesh Karthik 44 (39), with Harshal Patel 2/24 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 142/1, Chris Gayle 82* (59) top-scoring. RCB won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Chris Gayle.
- 14 May 2012, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 171/6, led by Mayank Agarwal 64* (30). MI replied with 173/5, Ambati Rayudu 81* (54) top-scoring. MI won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Ambati Rayudu.
2013
The season series was shared.
- 4 Apr 2013, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 156/5, led by Chris Gayle 92* (58), with Jasprit Bumrah 3/32 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 154/5, Dinesh Karthik 60 (37) top-scoring as Vinay Kumar 3/27 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 2 runs. Player of the match: Chris Gayle.
- 27 Apr 2013, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 194/7, led by Dwayne Smith 50 (36). RCB replied with 136/7, Vinay Kumar 26* (20) top-scoring as Dhawal Kulkarni 3/19 did the damage for MI. MI won by 58 runs. Player of the match: Dwayne Smith.
2014
The season series was shared.
- 19 Apr 2014, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: MI batted first and made 115/9, led by Ambati Rayudu 35 (37), with Yuzvendra Chahal 2/17 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 116/3, Parthiv Patel 57* (45) top-scoring as Zaheer Khan 2/21 did the damage for MI. RCB won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Parthiv Patel.
- 6 May 2014, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 187/5, led by Rohit Sharma 59* (35). RCB replied with 168/8, Chris Gayle 38 (24) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 2/22 did the damage for MI. MI won by 19 runs. Player of the match: Rohit Sharma.
2015
The season series was shared.
- 19 Apr 2015, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: MI batted first and made 209/7, led by Lendl Simmons 59 (44), with David Wiese 4/33 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 191/7, David Wiese 47* (25) top-scoring as Harbhajan Singh 3/27 did the damage for MI. MI won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Harbhajan Singh.
- 10 May 2015, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 235/1, led by AB de Villiers 133* (59). MI replied with 196/7, Lendl Simmons 68* (53) top-scoring as Harshal Patel 2/36 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 39 runs. Player of the match: AB de Villiers.
2016
MI won the season series 2-0.
- 20 Apr 2016, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 170/7, led by Travis Head 37 (24), with Jasprit Bumrah 3/31 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 171/4, Rohit Sharma 62 (44) top-scoring as Iqbal Abdulla 3/40 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Rohit Sharma.
- 11 May 2016, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 151/4, led by KL Rahul 68* (53). MI replied with 153/4, Ambati Rayudu 44 (47) top-scoring as Varun Aaron 2/37 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Krunal Pandya.
2017
MI won the season series 2-0.
- 14 Apr 2017, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 142/5, led by Virat Kohli 62 (47), with Mitchell McClenaghan 2/20 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 145/6, Kieron Pollard 70 (47) top-scoring as Samuel Badree 4/9 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- 1 May 2017, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 162/8, led by AB de Villiers 43 (27), with Mitchell McClenaghan 3/34 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 165/6, Rohit Sharma 56* (37) top-scoring as Pawan Negi 2/17 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Rohit Sharma.
2018
The season series was shared.
- 17 Apr 2018, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 213/6, led by Rohit Sharma 94 (52), with Umesh Yadav 2/36 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 167/8, Virat Kohli 92* (62) top-scoring as Krunal Pandya 3/28 did the damage for MI. MI won by 46 runs. Player of the match: Rohit Sharma.
- 1 May 2018, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 167/7, led by Manan Vohra 45 (31), with Hardik Pandya 3/28 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 153/7, Hardik Pandya 50 (42) top-scoring as Tim Southee 2/25 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 14 runs. Player of the match: Tim Southee.
2019
MI won the season series 2-0.
- 28 Mar 2019, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: MI batted first and made 187/8, led by Rohit Sharma 48 (33), with Yuzvendra Chahal 4/38 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 181/5, AB de Villiers 70* (41) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 3/20 did the damage for MI. MI won by 6 runs. Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah.
- 15 Apr 2019, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 171/7, led by AB de Villiers 75 (51), with Lasith Malinga 4/31 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 172/5, Quinton de Kock 40 (26) top-scoring as Moeen Ali 2/18 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Lasith Malinga.
2020
The season series was shared.
- 28 Sep 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: RCB batted first and made 201/3, led by AB de Villiers 55* (24), with Trent Boult 2/34 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 201/5, Ishan Kishan 99 (58) top-scoring as Isuru Udana 2/45 did the damage for RCB. RCB won the Super Over after a tie. Player of the match: AB de Villiers.
- 28 Oct 2020, Sheikh Zayed Stadium: RCB batted first and made 164/6, led by Devdutt Padikkal 74 (45), with Jasprit Bumrah 3/14 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 166/5, Suryakumar Yadav 79* (43) top-scoring as Mohammed Siraj 2/28 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Suryakumar Yadav.
2021
RCB won the season series 2-0.
- 9 Apr 2021, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): MI batted first and made 159/9, led by Chris Lynn 49 (35), with Harshal Patel 5/27 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 160/8, AB de Villiers 48 (27) top-scoring as Jasprit Bumrah 2/26 did the damage for MI. RCB won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Harshal Patel.
- 26 Sep 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: RCB batted first and made 165/6, led by Glenn Maxwell 56 (37), with Jasprit Bumrah 3/36 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 111, Rohit Sharma 43 (28) top-scoring as Harshal Patel 4/17 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 54 runs. Player of the match: Glenn Maxwell.
2022
- 9 Apr 2022, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: MI batted first and made 151/6, led by Suryakumar Yadav 68* (37), with Harshal Patel 2/23 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 152/3, Anuj Rawat 66 (47) top-scoring. RCB won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Anuj Rawat.
2023
The season series was shared.
- 2 Apr 2023, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: MI batted first and made 171/7, led by Tilak Varma 84* (46), with Karn Sharma 2/32 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 172/2, Virat Kohli 82* (49) top-scoring. RCB won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- 9 May 2023, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 199/6, led by Glenn Maxwell 68 (33), with Jason Behrendorff 3/36 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 200/4, Suryakumar Yadav 83 (35) top-scoring as Vijaykumar Vyshak 2/37 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Suryakumar Yadav.
2024
- 11 Apr 2024, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 196/8, led by Faf du Plessis 61 (40), with Jasprit Bumrah 5/21 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 199/3, Ishan Kishan 69 (34) top-scoring. MI won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah.
2025
- 7 Apr 2025, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 221/5, led by Virat Kohli 67 (42), with Hardik Pandya 2/45 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 209/9, Tilak Varma 56 (29) top-scoring as Krunal Pandya 4/45 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 12 runs. Player of the match: Rajat Patidar.
2026
RCB won the season series 2-0.
- 12 Apr 2026, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 240/4, led by Phil Salt 78 (36). MI replied with 222/6, Sherfane Rutherford 71* (31) top-scoring as Suyash Sharma 2/47 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Phil Salt.
- 10 May 2026, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium: MI batted first and made 166/7, led by Tilak Varma 57 (42), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/23 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 167/8, Krunal Pandya 73 (46) top-scoring as Corbin Bosch 4/26 did the damage for MI. RCB won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Biggest Win for Each Side
Mumbai Indians: by runs, a 58-run win on 27 Apr 2013 at Wankhede Stadium (MI 194/7, RCB 136/7); by wickets, a 9-wicket win on 28 May 2008 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, chasing 123 in 16.0 overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: by runs, a 54-run win on 26 Sep 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (RCB 165/6, MI 111); by wickets, a 9-wicket win on 9 May 2012 at Wankhede Stadium, chasing 142 in 18.0 overs.
The fixture has also had its share of tight finishes: 4 Apr 2013 (RCB by 2 runs); 28 Sep 2020 (RCB by tie, won Super Over).
Highest and Lowest Totals in MI vs RCB Matches
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 240/4 | 20.0 | Won | 12 Apr 2026 | Wankhede Stadium |
| RCB | 235/1 | 20.0 | Won | 10 May 2015 | Wankhede Stadium |
| MI | 222/6 | 20.0 | Lost | 12 Apr 2026 | Wankhede Stadium |
| RCB | 221/5 | 20.0 | Won | 7 Apr 2025 | Wankhede Stadium |
| MI | 213/6 | 20.0 | Won | 17 Apr 2018 | Wankhede Stadium |
The highest total in this rivalry is RCB’s 240/4 on 12 Apr 2026. 10 totals of 200 or more have been made in the fixture, 5 of them since the Impact Player era began in 2023.
Lowest all-out totals:
| Team | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 111 | 26 Sep 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Leading Run Scorers in MI vs RCB Matches
| Player | For | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 50s/100s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 35 | 972 | 31.4 | 128.7 | 92 | 7/0 | 35 |
| AB de Villiers | RCB | 19 | 693 | 49.5 | 153.7 | 133 | 3/1 | 34 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 27 | 670 | 27.9 | 144.4 | 94 | 4/0 | 32 |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 24 | 551 | 34.4 | 161.6 | 70 | 3/0 | 32 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 15 | 473 | 36.4 | 163.1 | 83 | 4/0 | 22 |
| Ambati Rayudu | MI | 15 | 406 | 31.2 | 123.0 | 81 | 2/0 | 12 |
| Chris Gayle | RCB | 10 | 375 | 46.9 | 131.6 | 92 | 3/0 | 23 |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | 16 | 336 | 42.0 | 176.8 | 50 | 1/0 | 24 |
Virat Kohli leads the list with 972 runs in 35 innings for RCB, at a strike rate of 128.7 and with 7 fifties. AB de Villiers is next with 693 runs for RCB. The fastest scorer among the top eight is Hardik Pandya, and the biggest six-hitter overall in this fixture is Virat Kohli with 35 sixes.
Leading Wicket Takers in MI vs RCB Matches
| Player | For | Wickets | Runs | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 29 | 636 | 7.40 | 5/21 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RCB | 22 | 466 | 8.03 | 4/38 |
| Harshal Patel | RCB | 18 | 284 | 7.75 | 5/27 |
| Harbhajan Singh | MI | 18 | 498 | 7.32 | 3/27 |
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | 15 | 386 | 7.02 | 4/45 |
| Lasith Malinga | MI | 14 | 469 | 7.48 | 4/31 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | MI | 11 | 300 | 9.09 | 3/34 |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 11 | 315 | 8.51 | 3/17 |
Jasprit Bumrah has taken the most wickets in this rivalry: 29 for MI at an economy rate of 7.40, with best figures of 5/21. Wickets here are bowler wickets only, so run-outs are not included.
Best bowling figures in a single match: Jasprit Bumrah 5/21 against RCB on 11 Apr 2024; Harshal Patel 5/27 against MI on 9 Apr 2021; Samuel Badree 4/9 against MI on 14 Apr 2017.
Venue-by-Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Matches | MI wins | RCB wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| New Wanderers Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| St George’s Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brabourne Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wankhede Stadium has hosted this fixture more than any other ground, 13 times, with MI winning 8 and RCB winning 5 there. In all, the rivalry has been played at 11 different venues, 8 of the meetings coming in seasons staged wholly or partly away from the teams’ home grounds (South Africa in 2009, the UAE in 2014, 2020 and 2021, and the neutral-venue league phase of 2022).
Playoff and Knockout Meetings
| Season | Stage | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Semi Final | MI | 35 runs | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 2011 | Qualifier 2 | RCB | 43 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
- 21 Apr 2010, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (Semi Final): MI batted first and made 184/5, led by Saurabh Tiwary 52* (31), with Dale Steyn 2/43 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 149/9, Ross Taylor 31* (30) top-scoring as Kieron Pollard 3/17 did the damage for MI. MI won by 35 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- 27 May 2011, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 2): RCB batted first and made 185/4, led by Chris Gayle 89 (47), with Munaf Patel 2/27 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 142/8, Sachin Tendulkar 40 (24) top-scoring as Daniel Vettori 3/19 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 43 runs. Player of the match: Chris Gayle.
Five Most Memorable MI vs RCB Matches
- Why it stands out: the highest-scoring game in the rivalry. 12 Apr 2026, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 240/4, led by Phil Salt 78 (36). MI replied with 222/6, Sherfane Rutherford 71* (31) top-scoring as Suyash Sharma 2/47 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Phil Salt.
- Why it stands out: a tie settled by a Super Over. 28 Sep 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: RCB batted first and made 201/3, led by AB de Villiers 55* (24), with Trent Boult 2/34 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 201/5, Ishan Kishan 99 (58) top-scoring as Isuru Udana 2/45 did the damage for RCB. RCB won the Super Over after a tie. Player of the match: AB de Villiers.
- Why it stands out: the narrowest win by runs. 4 Apr 2013, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 156/5, led by Chris Gayle 92* (58), with Jasprit Bumrah 3/32 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 154/5, Dinesh Karthik 60 (37) top-scoring as Vinay Kumar 3/27 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 2 runs. Player of the match: Chris Gayle.
- Why it stands out: a Semi Final meeting. 21 Apr 2010, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (Semi Final): MI batted first and made 184/5, led by Saurabh Tiwary 52* (31), with Dale Steyn 2/43 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 149/9, Ross Taylor 31* (30) top-scoring as Kieron Pollard 3/17 did the damage for MI. MI won by 35 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- Why it stands out: a Qualifier 2 meeting. 27 May 2011, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 2): RCB batted first and made 185/4, led by Chris Gayle 89 (47), with Munaf Patel 2/27 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 142/8, Sachin Tendulkar 40 (24) top-scoring as Daniel Vettori 3/19 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 43 runs. Player of the match: Chris Gayle.
Current Form and What Happens Next
The three most recent meetings:
- 7 Apr 2025, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 221/5, led by Virat Kohli 67 (42), with Hardik Pandya 2/45 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 209/9, Tilak Varma 56 (29) top-scoring as Krunal Pandya 4/45 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 12 runs. Player of the match: Rajat Patidar.
- 12 Apr 2026, Wankhede Stadium: RCB batted first and made 240/4, led by Phil Salt 78 (36). MI replied with 222/6, Sherfane Rutherford 71* (31) top-scoring as Suyash Sharma 2/47 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Phil Salt.
- 10 May 2026, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium: MI batted first and made 166/7, led by Tilak Varma 57 (42), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/23 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 167/8, Krunal Pandya 73 (46) top-scoring as Corbin Bosch 4/26 did the damage for MI. RCB won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
In IPL 2026 the teams met 2 times, with RCB winning 2. The next chapter comes in IPL 2027, and this page will be updated after every meeting.
More rivalries: MI vs PBKS head to head, RCB vs DC head to head, and the full IPL head to head records hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head to head record between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 36 IPL matches: MI have won 19 and RCB have won 17 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Who has won more matches, MI or RCB?
Mumbai Indians have won more, 19 to 17.
What is the highest total in MI vs RCB matches?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru made 240/4 on 12 Apr 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, the highest total in this fixture.
Who has scored the most runs in MI vs RCB games?
Virat Kohli, with 972 runs in 35 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in MI vs RCB matches?
Jasprit Bumrah, with 29 wickets.
Have MI and RCB met in the IPL playoffs?
Yes, 2 times: 2010 Semi Final (MI); 2011 Qualifier 2 (RCB).