In a thrilling match at Raipur, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over the Mumbai Indians (MI) by two wickets, moving to the top of the IPL 2026 standings. RCB chased down a target of 167 runs, finishing with 168 for 8. Key performances included Krunal Pandya, who scored 73 runs off 46 balls, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who took 4 wickets for 23 runs and hit a crucial six in the final moments of the game. The match ended dramatically with RCB needing two runs off the last ball. Rasikh Salam's quick thinking allowed him to complete a second run after a fumble by MI's bowler Raj Bawa, sealing MI's fate and eliminating them from playoff contention. This victory not only marked a turnaround for RCB after two consecutive losses but also highlighted the resilience of their players in a tense situation.