RCB vs MI pits two IPL franchises with huge fan bases against each other. The matches between these teams have lived up to the hype, with a few dramatic finishes, terrific batting performances, and full-house stadiums most of the time. The two teams have combined to win six IPL trophies, five of them won by the men from Mumbai.
The excitement of the RCB-MI matches extends beyond the field into IPL betting. The hardcore RCB and MI fans can offer a guide to IPL betting during the 2026 season’s matches between the two teams.
This blog looks at the key head-to-head stats between RCB and MI that can help you earn exciting rewards during the IPL season.
RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Stats
RCB clinched a five-wicket win over MI in the first meeting between both sides. At Wankhede, RCB chased down 166 with four balls to spare. Former South Africa wicket-keeper batter Mark Boucher was the Red & Gold Brigade’s hero, scoring an unbeaten 39 off 19 balls.
MI has the upper hand in the head-to-head record with RCB. They won 19 of 34 clashes against the Bengaluru–based team. Both teams have met in the playoffs a couple of times, but never locked horns in an IPL final.
RCB vs MI Head-to-Head Record
Played: 34
MI Won: 19
RCB Won: 15
No Result: 0
The IPL 2025 Season
RCB and MI met only once in the IPL 2025 season, with the Rajat Patidar-led side clinching a 12-run win at Wankhede Stadium. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar hit fifties for RCB, while Krunal Pandya claimed a four-wicket haul.
- April 7, 2025: RCB 221/5; MI 209/9 – Player of the Match: Rajat Patidar
Leading Run-scorers
Virat Kohli has the most runs in matches between RCB and MI. The former RCB skipper is 78 runs away from reaching the 1000-mark. AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, and Kieron Pollard, too, have amassed over 500 runs in the RCB vs MI fixtures. India T20I captain Suryakumar is a few runs shy of crossing 500 runs against RCB in MI colours.
Most Runs in RCB vs MI Matches
| Player | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate |
| Virat Kohli | 33 | 922 | 128.77 |
| AB de Villiers | 19 | 693 | 153.65 |
| Rohit Sharma | 25 | 629 | 142.63 |
| Kieron Pollard | 25 | 551 | 161.58 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 13 | 440 | 164.79 |
Highest Wicket-takers
Jasprit Bumrah is one wicket away from clinching 30 wickets against RCB in IPL. He has a five-wicket haul against the IPL 2025 champions. Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, and Harbhajan Singh have taken 15+ wickets in the RCB vs MI fixtures. RCB’s Krunal Pandya, who was with MI until 2021, and Lasith Malinga have taken 14 wickets each.
Most Wickets in RCB vs MI Matches
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 20 | 29 | 7.44 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 15 | 22 | 8.03 |
| Harshal Patel | 10 | 18 | 7.74 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 19 | 18 | 7.32 |
| Krunal Pandya | 13 | 14 | 6.95 |
| Lasith Malinga | 16 | 14 | 7.48 |
RCB vs MI Toss Stats (Last 5 Matches)
- April 2025 – MI won the toss & bowled first
- April 2024 – MI won the toss & bowled first
- May 2023 – MI won the toss & bowled first
- April 2023 – RCB won the toss & bowled first
- April 2022 – RCB won the toss & bowled first
IPL 2026 Predictions
Is it possible to predict IPL results? Especially when it is between RCB and MI. The five-time champions are slight favourites against RCB because they have a fully-fit squad to choose from. RCB has a few injury concerns, and it will take some time for their new overseas pacers to adjust to Indian conditions.
Here are a few stats ahead of the RCB vs MI fixtures in IPL 2026:
- Venkatesh Iyer has scored 3 fifties and 1 hundred in seven innings against MI.
- Trent Boult has 19 wickets in 14 innings against RCB.
- From 2020-2025, Rohit Sharma averages just 19.87 against RCB.
IPL 2026 RCB vs MI Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | April 12 | MI vs RCB | Wankhede Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 54 | May 10 | RCB vs MI | Chinnaswamy Stadium | 7:30 PM |
