In the IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 12 at 07:30 PM IST. After a promising start with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI has struggled, suffering two heavy defeats that have left them in eighth place on the table. Concerns linger over their batting consistency, particularly in the middle order, while their bowling has also faced challenges. In contrast, RCB boasts a formidable batting lineup led by Virat Kohli, supported by power-hitters like Tim David. Despite a recent loss to Rajasthan Royals, RCB appears well-balanced with a strong bowling attack. The match will be broadcast live on various Star Sports channels, and fans can also stream it online through Jio Hotstar. Historically, MI has the upper hand in their encounters with RCB, winning 19 out of 34 matches.