In a thrilling encounter in Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by two wickets in the IPL 2026 match. Krunal Pandya played a pivotal role, scoring 73 runs off 46 balls, which included five sixes and four boundaries. RCB found themselves struggling at 39/3 during their chase of 167 runs, but Krunal formed vital partnerships, notably a 55-run stand with Jacob Bethell and a 37-run partnership with Jitesh Sharma. Despite suffering from severe cramps, Krunal's performance was instrumental in guiding RCB closer to the target. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's last-ball six clinched the victory, marking RCB's seventh win in 11 matches and elevating them to the top of the points table. Meanwhile, MI's playoff aspirations are dim, as they sit in ninth place with just three wins. After the match, Krunal expressed his emotional connection to MI, where he spent six years, and praised Kieron Pollard as a significant influence in his career.