The Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have faced each other 33 times in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). MI holds the upper hand in this rivalry, having won 19 matches, while RCB has emerged victorious in 14 encounters. The teams have never played a tied match or had a no-result game.
At the Wankhede Stadium, MI has been particularly dominant, winning 8 out of the 11 matches played against RCB at this venue. RCB has managed to secure only 3 wins here.
Top performers in MI vs RCB IPL match
Some memorable moments in this rivalry include RCB’s highest total of 235/1 against MI at the Wankhede in May 2015, showcasing their batting firepower. On the other hand, MI’s lowest total against RCB was 111, recorded at the Dubai International Stadium in September 2012.
In terms of individual performances, Virat Kohli leads the charts with 913 runs in MI vs. RCB matches, followed by AB de Villiers with 693 runs. For MI, Rohit Sharma has been the standout performer with 612 runs. Among bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah has been exceptional, claiming 29 wickets in these encounters, including a best of 5/21.
The last five matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with MI winning the two most recent games. In April 2024, MI chased down a target of 197 at the Wankhede to win by 7 wickets, thanks to stellar performances from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya
