RCB vs MI: IPL History, Records, Results and Memorable Moments

RCB vs MI is one of the Indian Premier League’s longest-running matchups, bringing together Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians. The teams first met on 20 April 2008 at Wankhede Stadium, when RCB chased Mumbai’s 165/6 to win by five wickets with two balls remaining.

Through the end of the 2026 IPL season, the two sides have met 36 times in the IPL. Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head record with 19 wins, while RCB have won 17. There have been no no-results in the 36-match record used by the current dedicated matchup databases.

The recent results, however, have moved in RCB’s direction. RCB won the last three meetings listed in the current matchup record: by 12 runs in 2025 and by 18 runs and two wickets in 2026.

This article examines the RCB vs MI rivalry through its head-to-head record, complete season-by-season results, major team totals, memorable individual performances, venue records, playoff history and the two contrasting meetings played in 2026.

RCB vs MI: IPL Rivalry Overview

When Did RCB and MI First Meet in the IPL?

The first meeting between the franchises took place on 20 April 2008 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians scored 165/6 in their 20 overs. RCB chased the target in 19.4 overs, reaching 166/5 to win by five wickets. Mark Boucher’s unbeaten 39 from 19 balls earned him Player of the Match honours.

The second meeting came later that season in Bengaluru, where MI won by nine wickets. Those two results established an immediately competitive matchup: each side won once in the inaugural season.

How the RCB vs MI Rivalry Has Evolved

The rivalry has passed through several generations of IPL cricket.

The early years featured names such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher. Later, the fixture became closely associated with Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Jasprit Bumrah.

The teams have also met in important knockout matches. Mumbai defeated RCB by 35 runs in the 2010 semi-final, while RCB beat Mumbai by 43 runs in the 2011 Qualifier 2.

In more recent seasons, the matchup has featured a mixture of established stars and newer players, with the 2026 games providing a clear example of that transition.

Why the Rivalry Has Produced So Many Memorable Matches

The statistical history is unusually varied.

The fixture includes:

• high-scoring matches such as the 2015 and 2026 Wankhede contests;
• a Super Over in 2020;
• a 54-run RCB victory in 2021;
• a 58-run MI victory in 2013;
• playoff meetings in 2010 and 2011;
• and a last-ball, two-wicket RCB victory in 2026.

That variety makes the matchup more than a simple win-loss comparison.

RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Record

Overall RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Record

The most consistently supported current figure is 36 IPL meetings, with Mumbai Indians ahead 19–17.

The highest RCB total against MI is 240/4, scored in 2026, while MI’s highest is 222/5 from the same match. Their lowest totals in the matchup are 122 for RCB and 111 for MI.

A Note About Conflicting Match Counts

There is a data inconsistency worth noting before publication.

A separate IPL.com article published in August 2026 lists 38 meetings, with MI 21 wins and RCB 16 plus one tie. However, the dedicated IPL MI-vs-RCB matchup page currently lists 36 meetings, and both MyKhel and InsideSport independently give the same 36-match, 19–17 record. A complete fixture list also contains exactly 36 matches from April 2008 through May 2026.

For a match-history article, the 36-match record is therefore the more internally consistent figure, because it can be reconciled directly with the complete fixture list. It is better to disclose the discrepancy than silently mix figures from different databases.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

The latest ten completed meetings show RCB with a 7–3 advantage:

The dedicated IPL matchup page confirms this 7–3 split.

RCB vs MI Results by IPL Season

The complete season record is:

The season-by-season match list shows that several years were split, while MI had particularly strong periods in 2016–17 and 2019. RCB then recorded two wins in 2021 and two more in 2026.

RCB vs MI Results from 2008–2015

The first eight seasons produced a relatively balanced set of results.

The most spectacular match of this period came in 2015, when RCB produced one of the great batting displays in IPL history. RCB scored 235/1 at Wankhede, with AB de Villiers making 133* from 59 balls and Virat Kohli scoring 82*. Their 215-run partnership was recorded by IPL as the highest partnership in T20 cricket at the time.

RCB vs MI Results from 2016–2020

This period was more favorable to Mumbai in the overall season results.

MI won both meetings in 2016 and 2017 and split the 2018 results with RCB. MI then won both 2019 meetings.

The 2020 season provided one of the most dramatic matches in the entire rivalry. RCB made 201/3, MI also reached 201/5, and the match went to a Super Over. RCB scored 11/0 in the one-over eliminator against MI’s 7/1.

RCB vs MI Results from 2021–2025

The balance changed significantly from 2021 onward.

RCB won both meetings against MI in 2021, including a 54-run victory in September after scoring 165/6 and bowling MI out for 111.

RCB then won the 2022 meeting and split the 2023 season. MI won in 2024, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 5/21, before RCB returned to winning ways with a 12-run victory at Wankhede in 2025.

RCB vs MI Results in 2026

The two 2026 meetings produced completely different match stories.

Both results are confirmed by official IPL reports.

RCB vs MI Major Batting Records

Highest Team Scores

RCB’s 240/4 in 2026 is the highest team total in the matchup. MI replied with 222/5 in that same game, making it MI’s highest score against RCB.

Before 2026, RCB’s 235/1 in 2015 had been the highest total by either side in the fixture. IPL’s 2015 quick-stats page specifically recorded 235 as RCB’s highest total against Mumbai at that time.

Highest Individual Score

AB de Villiers’ 133 not out from 59 balls remains the standout individual score highlighted in the official IPL historical record for this fixture.

His innings contained 19 fours and four sixes. Kohli made 82* from 50 balls, and their 215-run second-wicket partnership drove RCB to 235/1.

Major Recent Batting Performances

The 2026 Wankhede match produced several major innings.

Phil Salt scored 78 from 36 balls, including six fours and six sixes. Virat Kohli made 50 from 38, while Rajat Patidar hit 53 from 20. For MI, Sherfane Rutherford finished unbeaten on 71 from 31 balls with nine sixes, and Hardik Pandya made 40 from 20.

In the Raipur match, Krunal Pandya scored 73 from 46 balls while playing through severe cramps and helping RCB recover from 28/3.

Most Runs in RCB vs MI Matches

For an all-time player leaderboard, it is important to use a single ball-by-ball database rather than combine figures from different websites.

Virat Kohli is one of the central batting figures in the fixture, while AB de Villiers’ 2015 innings remains one of the matchup’s most significant individual performances. The published article should avoid assigning an exact career H2H total unless that number is verified from a consistent statistical database.

RCB vs MI Major Bowling Records

Best Bowling Figures

The matchup has produced multiple five-wicket performances.

In 2021, Harshal Patel took 5/27 as RCB defeated MI by two wickets in Chennai. IPL’s match report notes that he became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians.

In 2024, Jasprit Bumrah responded with 5/21 as MI defeated RCB by seven wickets at Wankhede. It was Bumrah’s second IPL five-wicket haul.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 2026 Performance

Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced another memorable spell in the 2026 Raipur match.

He removed Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav during the Powerplay and later dismissed Tilak Varma. His final figures were 4/23, and MI finished on 166/7.

RCB vs MI Biggest Wins and Closest Matches

Biggest MI Victory Against RCB

Mumbai Indians’ biggest victory by runs in the fixture is 58 runs, achieved on 27 April 2013 at Wankhede.

MI scored 194/7, led by Dwayne Smith’s 50, before restricting RCB to 136/7. Dhawal Kulkarni took 3/19.

Biggest RCB Victory Against MI

RCB’s biggest victory by runs is 54 runs, recorded in 2021.

RCB scored 165/6, with Glenn Maxwell making 56 and Kohli 51. MI were dismissed for 111, with Harshal Patel taking 4/17.

Closest Wins by Runs

One of the closest results came in 2013, when RCB defended 156/5 to beat MI by two runs at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The official IPL report describes the finish as going down to the final ball.

The 2019 meeting at Bengaluru was another close contest, with MI winning by six runs.

Closest Wins by Wickets

RCB have recorded two-wicket victories over MI in recent history.

The first came in the 2021 season opener, when RCB chased 160 and reached 160/8 from the final ball.

The second came in Raipur in 2026, when RCB chased 167 and finished on 167/8 from the final delivery.

The 2020 Super Over

The 2020 meeting was different from an ordinary close finish.

Both sides finished their 20 overs on 201, forcing a Super Over. MI scored 7/1, while RCB reached 11/0, with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli completing the chase.

Memorable RCB vs MI Matches

2008: The First Meeting

The first meeting remains historically important because it established the matchup. MI made 165/6 at Wankhede, but RCB chased successfully in 19.4 overs. Mark Boucher’s 39* from 19 balls helped RCB win by five wickets.

2010 Semi-Final

The teams met in the 2010 semi-final at DY Patil Stadium. MI won by 35 runs, making it the first major knockout meeting between the franchises.

2011 Qualifier 2

A year later, RCB and MI met again in a playoff match. RCB scored 185/4 and defeated MI by 43 runs in Qualifier 2 at Chennai.

2015: Kohli and de Villiers at Wankhede

The 2015 contest remains one of the most statistically remarkable games in the matchup. De Villiers’ 133* and Kohli’s 82* powered RCB to 235/1. Their 215-run partnership became a major record from the match, while RCB won by 39 runs.

2020: The Super Over Thriller

The 2020 match at Dubai produced one of the rivalry’s most dramatic endings. Ishan Kishan scored 99 and Kieron Pollard 60* as MI reached 201/5, tying RCB’s 201/3. RCB then won the Super Over 11/0 to 7/1.

2026: The Last-Ball Raipur Thriller

The second 2026 meeting may be remembered for an entirely different reason.

After MI made 166/7, RCB slipped to 28/3 before Krunal Pandya’s 73 revived the chase. With RCB needing two from the final delivery, Rasikh Salam struck the ball down the pitch; it deflected off bowler Raj Angad Bawa toward long-on, allowing the batters to complete the winning two runs.

RCB vs MI in IPL 2026

MI vs RCB at Wankhede — 12 April 2026

RCB produced a huge batting performance at Wankhede.

Phil Salt scored 78 from 36 balls, Virat Kohli made 50 from 38 and Rajat Patidar struck 53 from 20. RCB reached 240/4, their highest total against MI.

MI responded with 222/5. Sherfane Rutherford made an unbeaten 71 from 31 balls, including nine sixes, while Hardik Pandya scored 40 from 20. RCB nevertheless won by 18 runs.

RCB vs MI at Raipur — 10 May 2026

The second match was far more tense. MI made 166/7. Naman Dhir scored 47 from 32 and Tilak Varma made 57 from 42 in an 82-run partnership. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with 4/23.

RCB’s chase immediately came under pressure. Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck, followed by Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar, leaving RCB at 28/3.

Krunal Pandya then produced 73 from 46 balls despite severe cramps. RCB eventually needed two runs from the final ball. Rasikh Salam’s shot deflected off Raj Angad Bawa and the batters completed the winning double. RCB finished on 167/8 and won by two wickets.

What the 2026 Results Added to the Record

The two 2026 games illustrate the range of the fixture. The Wankhede match was dominated by power hitting and a 463-run aggregate.

The Raipur match was defined by early wickets, a recovery innings and a last-ball finish.

Most importantly for the head-to-head record, both results went to RCB, taking the current dedicated matchup record to 17 RCB wins against 19 MI wins.

RCB vs MI Key Players and Performances

Virat Kohli

Kohli has been involved in the matchup since its early years and has produced several important innings.

His 82* in the 2015 Wankhede match formed half of the 215-run partnership with AB de Villiers. In 2026, he added a 50 at the same venue.

AB de Villiers

De Villiers’ 133* in 2015 is one of the clearest individual highlights in the rivalry. He faced 59 balls and hit 19 fours and four sixes. The innings earned him Player of the Match honours.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit has been an important MI batter throughout much of the rivalry. In the 2026 Raipur match, he scored 22 from 10 balls before Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed him.

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah has produced several significant spells against RCB. His 5/21 in 2024 was particularly notable because MI went on to chase RCB’s 196/8 and win by seven wickets.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel’s 5/27 in the 2021 season opener was another major bowling performance. RCB won that match by two wickets.

Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Both played decisive roles in the 2026 Raipur thriller. Krunal’s 73 rescued the RCB innings, while Bhuvneshwar’s 4/23 helped restrict MI to 166/7.

RCB vs MI Venue Records

The available complete venue breakdown gives the following record:

These figures add up to the complete 36-match record.

RCB vs MI at Wankhede

Wankhede has hosted 13 meetings, the largest number at any single venue in this fixture. MI have won eight and RCB five according to the current venue breakdown.

It has also hosted two of the rivalry’s biggest batting performances: RCB’s 235/1 in 2015 and 240/4 in 2026.

RCB vs MI in Bengaluru

Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 11 meetings, with MI holding an 8–3 advantage in the listed record.

The venue has also produced extremely close results, including RCB’s two-run win in 2013 and MI’s six-run victory in 2019.

Neutral and Relocated Venues

The matchup has also been played at several venues outside Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Dubai hosted three meetings in the compiled record, with RCB winning all three. The 2020 Super Over was one of those Dubai matches. Chennai hosted two, including RCB’s 2021 win and 2011 Qualifier 2 victory.

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RCB vs MI: Recent Results and Trends

2024

MI defeated RCB by seven wickets at Wankhede. RCB scored 196/8, while MI reached 199/3 with 27 balls remaining. Bumrah took 5/21.

2025

RCB defeated MI by 12 runs at Wankhede. RCB scored 221/5, powered by Virat Kohli’s 67 and Rajat Patidar’s 64. MI finished on 209/9.

2026

RCB won both meetings. The first was an 18-run victory after scoring 240/4. The second was a two-wicket win after chasing 167 on the final ball.

The latest ten-match record therefore stands at RCB 7 wins and MI 3 wins.

RCB vs MI Records at a Glance

The overall record and team totals are supported by the current matchup databases, while the biggest victories are confirmed by the complete result history.

Final Thoughts

The RCB vs MI rivalry has produced 36 documented IPL meetings through the 2026 season, with Mumbai Indians leading 19–17. RCB, however, have won the last three meetings in the current matchup record.

The rivalry has featured memorable batting displays, big bowling spells, playoff clashes, a two-run thriller, a Super Over and a last-ball finish. From AB de Villiers’ 133* In 2015 to Harshal Patel’s 5/27 in 2021 and the dramatic 2026 Raipur chase, RCB vs MI has delivered plenty of notable moments.

After IPL 2026, the headline head-to-head record stands at 36 matches: MI 19 wins, RCB 17 wins.

FAQs About RCB vs MI

What is the RCB vs MI head-to-head record?

Through the end of the 2026 IPL season, the current dedicated matchup record lists 36 matches, with MI winning 19 and RCB winning 17.

When did RCB and MI first play each other?

Their first IPL meeting was on 20 April 2008 at Wankhede Stadium. RCB won by five wickets after chasing MI’s 165/6.

What was the latest RCB vs MI result?

The latest meeting was on 10 May 2026 in Raipur. RCB defeated MI by two wickets after chasing 167 on the final ball.

What is the highest team score in RCB vs MI matches?

RCB’s highest score is 240/4, made at Wankhede in 2026. MI’s highest is 222/5, scored in the same match.

What is the biggest win in the rivalry?

MI’s biggest victory by runs is 58 runs, achieved in 2013. RCB’s biggest victory by runs is 54 runs, recorded in 2021.

Did RCB and MI ever play a Super Over?

Yes. In 2020, both teams scored 201 in their 20-over innings. RCB then won the Super Over 11/0 to 7/1.

Which team has won more RCB vs MI matches?

Mumbai Indians currently lead the team’s 36-match record with 19 wins to RCB’s 17.

What was the closest RCB vs MI finish?

The rivalry has produced multiple very close finishes. RCB won by two runs in 2013, while the 2020 match required a Super Over and RCB won by two wickets in both 2021 and 2026.