Mumbai Indians (MI) take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 12, 2026, in Match 20 of the IPL at the Wankhede Stadium. The fixture is set to be a major event for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of the league’s most defining batting-led captains, who will look to steer their sides through a pivotal evening. Both teams have started the campaign with promising signs, and their experienced leaders are expected to remain central to the outcome despite the later stages of their careers.
MI and RCB both arrive at this contest after defeats against Rajasthan Royals, and will be keen to bounce back quickly. For Mumbai, the timing makes the clash even more important: with home conditions at their disposal, they will want to turn a somewhat uneven start into momentum as the season progresses.
MI vs RCB Head-to-Head
- Total matches played: 34
- Mumbai Indians: 19
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 15
MI vs RCB Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium surface is expected to play like a batter-friendly strip for this MI vs RCB encounter. With the red-soil wicket offering steady pace, reliable bounce, and good carry, batters should be able to time the ball early and score with confidence. The combination of consistent movement off the pitch and true bounce is likely to keep the contest firmly tilted toward the bat from the first overs.
MI vs RCB: Predicted Playing 11s
Mumbai Indians predicted XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Shardul Thakur
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Sub: Sherfane Rutherford
Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Abhinandan Singh
- Josh Hazlewood
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
MI vs RCB IPL Match: Mumbai Weather Update
Conditions at Wankhede are expected to suit cricket throughout the night, with no rain threat anticipated and a full 40-over contest likely. Temperatures are forecast around 28°C to 29°C, while humidity should lift the “feels-like” range to approximately 32°C–33°C, making it a warm evening for players and fans alike.
MI vs RCB: Live Streaming details
The MI vs RCB match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the broadcast on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
Squads for Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (w)
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Abhinandan Singh
- Josh Hazlewood
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Suyash Sharma
- Jacob Bethell
- Rasikh Salam Dar
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Jacob Duffy
- Mangesh Yadav
- Swapnil Singh
- Jordan Cox
- Vicky Ostwal
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Satvik Deswal
Mumbai Indians Squad
- Ryan Rickelton (w)
- Rohit Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Shardul Thakur
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- AM Ghazanfar
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Corbin Bosch
- Robin Minz
- Raj Bawa
- Ashwani Kumar
- Mitchell Santner
- Mayank Markande
- Quinton de Kock
- Will Jacks
- Mayank Rawat
- Raghu Sharma
- Atharva Ankolekar
- Danish Malewar
- Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar
