In a thrilling match on Sunday in Raipur, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a last-ball finish, chasing down a target of 167 runs. Krunal Pandya played a pivotal role, scoring 73 runs off 46 balls, which helped RCB recover from a precarious position of 39 for 3 early in the innings. RCB captain Rajat Patidar praised Krunal's performance and highlighted the importance of experience in high-pressure situations. Veteran bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar also shone with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 23 runs, which significantly restricted MI to 166 runs. Despite the victory, Patidar expressed that they did not deserve to win, emphasizing the need for improvement in their batting lineup. The win propelled RCB to the top of the points table, although Patidar stated that the focus remains on playing to their strengths rather than the standings.