In a gripping encounter at Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by two wickets, securing their position at the top of the IPL 2026 standings. RCB, chasing a target of 167 runs, faced a challenging pitch but managed to clinch victory in a tense finish. Krunal Pandya emerged as the star of the match, scoring 73 runs off 46 balls and guiding RCB through a precarious situation after they were at 39 for 3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also played a pivotal role, taking three wickets and hitting a crucial six when RCB needed nine runs from three balls. The match concluded dramatically with RCB needing two runs off the last ball, and a fumble from MI's bowler allowed RCB to secure the win, ultimately eliminating MI from playoff contention. This victory also ended RCB's two-match losing streak, marking a significant turnaround in their campaign.