{"id":154385,"date":"2026-04-12T13:19:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=154385"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:19:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:49:48","slug":"mi-vs-rcb-ipl-2026-batters-fire-royal-challengers-bengaluru-past-mumbai-indians-in-high-scoring-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=154385","title":{"rendered":"MI vs RCB IPL 2026: Batters fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru past Mumbai Indians in high-scoring contest"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Phil Salt was sensational in the first half \u2014 and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.<\/p>\n

The trio\u2019s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians\u2019s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.<\/p>\n

Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings \u2014 despite Virat Kohli\u2019s relatively measured 38-ball 50 \u2014 RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.<\/p>\n

Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya\u2019s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.<\/p>\n

Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford\u2019s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat \u2013 and the net run rate damage as a result \u2013 would have been much higher than 18 runs.<\/p>\n

While Rohit didn\u2019t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.<\/p>\n

Despite Kohli\u2019s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ:<\/b>Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt\u2019s assault gathered pace.<\/p>\n

Shardul Thakur\u2019s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.<\/p>\n

Jasprit Bumrah\u2019s probing spell \u2014 despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game \u2014 applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.<\/p>\n

Published on Apr 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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