IPL 2026: Who said what after MI vs RCB match 20

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru team got back to winning ways after beating the Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in Match 20 of IPL 2026, played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 12th, Sunday. Mumbai Indians' skipper, Hardik Pandya, won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, the bowlers failed to make an early break in the game. Phil Salt was in top form and started attacking the bowlers right from the beginning. while Virat Kohli supported him well. The duo added 120 runs in just 11 overs, giving RCB a strong start.

After Salt got out, Rajat Patidar came in at No. 3 and played an outstanding knock, scoring a half-century in just 17 balls. Kohli also completed his fifty before getting out in the 15th over. After that, Patidar went out, but Tim David continued the attack with 34 runs in 16 balls. With these efforts, RCB managed to score an astounding 240/4 in their 20 overs.

In response, chasing 241, Mumbai Indians had a reasonable start, as Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma scored 57 runs in 32 balls. However, Rohit had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue, which affected the chase. Suyash Sharma then took two wickets in one over, removing Rickelton and Tilak Varma. Suryakumar Yadav scored 33 off 22 balls but couldn’t continue for long. Hardik Pandya (40 off 22) and Sherfane Rutherford (71*) tried to fight back with big shots, but it wasn’t enough, as RCB held their nerve and won the match by 18 runs.

MI vs RCB: Who said what after the match

Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians captain):

Yes (lost too many wickets) and at the same point of time, I think we conceded way too many (runs) as well. I think that was always going to be catch-up. I think in the last couple of games, as a bowling unit or even as a batting unit, we’ve been catching up in the game rather than leading the game. We really need to reflect, really need to see what best we can do and how we can get that momentum and that click which we require. We have a couple of days off from here and we will play again. To be very honest, now a lot of things need to be rethought. Definitely, it’s not working. A couple of games we have won the toss, but maybe we need to see what other options we have as a batting group or bowling group. Looking at the kind of wicket it’s playing, if we can bat well, that would be good. We still need to play good cricket, we need to bat well, we need to bowl well. If we do that, then irrespective of the toss, we will be fine. That’s what we are planning and talking about, how do we get some momentum in the powerplay. Because if you see, in both batting and bowling, we are kind of trying to catch up in the powerplay. As you said, a lot of options will be asked and explored. We will see what we can do in the next game. When we got him (Rutherford), it was always exciting for us. We always knew the kind of potential and the kind of power he has. The way he batted gives us extra cushion and at the same time confidence that if we want to make some changes or see what the team requires, we can definitely do that because of the way he’s batting.

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Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain):

I think, you know, whenever we come here in Mumbai, especially at this ground, the atmosphere, the fans, and playing along with them and playing in a full-packed stadium - that's a different feeling. It was, I would say it's a more clarity about every individual, I would say (on the strong batting). And the way Virat Bhai and Salt started the innings, I think that kept us in the driving seat. Then a good cameo by me and Tim (David), I think that was a pure team effort. To be honest, people used to say that I love playing spin, but if someone asks me, I would say I love playing pace. And playing pace on this track, I think it's a very good track to play a fast bowler. So I think I love (facing) fast bowling. I don't know yet, but I think he, I feel that he's okay right now (on Virat Kohli).

Phil Salt (Player of the Match):

Honestly, I've got no idea myself. There are a few highs and a lot of lows, and you can't ride both of them. Just stay as even as you can, and I'm just pleased I could come out and put a performance in for the lads. Yes, I'd say so (on his batting philosophy). Some of these grounds aren't the most bowler-friendly, so you've got to keep the mentality that you're going to keep going at the opposition. And then not forget your assets as a player. It's about being a match-winner, isn't it? I know I can't get runs every game, nobody can. But if I can be as impactful as possible, then I'm on the right path. Really well (on RCB's batting). And to be honest, we probably had a few more in the tank. I think, you know, in the second ten of our innings, they actually shut us down quite nicely at times. So, you know, promising signs for us as a batting unit. I think they bowled well then.