MI vs RCB Head to Head Stats and All-Time Top Performers

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru is one of the IPL’s most watched rivalries, bringing together two of the league’s biggest fan bases and many of its most famous players. Through October 2026, MI and RCB have faced each other 36 times in the IPL, with Mumbai Indians winning 19 matches and Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning 17. There have been no no-results, although their 2020 Dubai game finished level before RCB won the Super Over, so it is counted as an RCB victory in the final head-to-head result. MI still hold the overall advantage, but RCB have changed the recent pattern by winning the 2025 meeting and both matches in 2026.

MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Record

MI’s record at Bengaluru is one of the more surprising parts of this rivalry. Mumbai have won eight of 11 matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, giving them a better record at RCB’s home ground than many teams have managed. At Wankhede, MI lead 8-5, although RCB won the 2025 and 2026 meetings there.

The playoff record is perfectly balanced. MI beat RCB by 35 runs in the 2010 semifinal at DY Patil Stadium to reach their first IPL final. RCB responded in 2011, when Chris Gayle’s 89 powered them to 185/4 in Qualifier 2 before MI were restricted to 142/8.

Memorable MI vs RCB Matches

2023 – MI Chase 200 at Wankhede

The May 2023 meeting at Wankhede remains one of the best examples of Suryakumar Yadav at full attacking power.

RCB scored 199/6, giving Mumbai a target of 200. MI lost Rohit Sharma cheaply and were 51/2, but Suryakumar completely changed the match.

He smashed 83 from only 35 balls, while Nehal Wadhera provided support at the other end. Suryakumar attacked both pace and spin, particularly Wanindu Hasaranga, and MI reached 200/4 in only 16.3 overs to win by six wickets.

2015 – AB de Villiers’ 133 Not Out at Wankhede

RCB produced one of their greatest batting performances against Mumbai in May 2015.

After Chris Gayle fell early, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers dominated the MI bowling attack. De Villiers scored an unbeaten 133 from 59 balls, hitting 19 fours and four sixes.

Kohli made an unbeaten 82 as the pair added 215 runs for the second wicket. RCB finished on 235/1 and won by 39 runs. De Villiers’ 133* remains the highest individual score in an MI vs RCB IPL match.

2020 – RCB Win the Dubai Super Over

The 2020 meeting in Dubai delivered one of the rivalry’s most dramatic finishes.

RCB scored 201/3, but Mumbai fought back through Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard. Kishan scored 99, while Pollard remained unbeaten as MI also reached 201.

The match went to a Super Over. MI managed seven runs, and Kohli and AB de Villiers completed the chase for RCB.

It is the only regulation tie in the rivalry, but because RCB won the Super Over, the match is recorded as an RCB victory in the overall win-loss head-to-head.

2011 – Chris Gayle Sends RCB to the Final

The 2011 Qualifier 2 in Chennai was the second and most recent playoff meeting between the sides.

Chris Gayle struck 89 from 47 balls as RCB reached 185/4.

Mumbai’s chase never developed. MI finished on 142/8, giving RCB a 43-run victory and a place in the IPL final.

The result also balanced the playoff rivalry at one win each after MI’s semifinal success the previous season.

2024 – Bumrah’s Five-Wicket Haul

The 2024 Wankhede game was dominated by Jasprit Bumrah and MI’s aggressive batting.

RCB recovered to 196/8, but Bumrah finished with 5/21, the best bowling figures in the history of the MI-RCB fixture.

Ishan Kishan then hit 69 from 34 balls, Rohit Sharma made 38 and Suryakumar Yadav raced to a 17-ball fifty. MI reached 199/3 and won by seven wickets with 27 balls remaining.

All-Time Top Batting Performers in MI vs RCB

Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in this fixture. Before the second 2026 meeting he had 972 runs against MI; he was dismissed for zero in that game, leaving the run tally unchanged. Rohit Sharma’s rivalry-only MI total increased to 670 after scores of 19 and 22 in the two 2026 meetings. Suryakumar Yadav moved to 497 after making 33 and 0 in those matches.

AB de Villiers has the best average among the leading long-term scorers in the direct MI-RCB fixture. His 693 rivalry runs include the unbeaten 133 at Wankhede, while Kohli’s longevity has allowed him to move well ahead on aggregate runs. Historical fixture data also shows Pollard as one of MI’s most productive middle-order batters against RCB.

Suryakumar has become one of the most dangerous recent batters in the matchup. His 83 in 2023 remains his highest against RCB, while his 52 from only 19 balls in the 2024 chase underlined how rapidly he can change a game.

All-Time Top Bowling Performers in MI vs RCB

Jasprit Bumrah sits at the top of the rivalry wicket chart. His record is particularly impressive because many MI-RCB games have been played on high-scoring grounds such as Wankhede and Chinnaswamy.

Bumrah’s 5/21 in 2024 is the best individual bowling performance in the rivalry. His full IPL record against RCB stands at 29 wickets, and he has repeatedly dismissed key top-order batters while also controlling the death overs.

Harshal Patel produced RCB’s most famous bowling performance against MI in the opening match of IPL 2021, taking 5/27. Later that season in Dubai, he also claimed a hat-trick against Mumbai.

Yuzvendra Chahal was another major factor during RCB’s earlier battles with MI. One of his standout performances was 4/38 in Bengaluru in 2019, although MI still won that match by six runs.

Best Individual Performances in MI vs RCB

De Villiers’ 133* remains the batting benchmark, while Bumrah’s 5/21 is the best bowling return. Ishan Kishan came within one run of an IPL hundred during the extraordinary 2020 tie, and Gayle’s 89 remains the defining batting performance from the two playoff meetings.

Recent MI vs RCB Head-to-Head Trends

2024 Season

MI and RCB met once in IPL 2024, at Wankhede Stadium.

RCB scored 196/8, with Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik contributing important runs. Bumrah’s 5/21 prevented RCB from turning a strong batting pitch into a total above 210.

MI then made the chase look easy. Ishan Kishan scored 69 from 34 balls and Suryakumar Yadav smashed 52 from only 19. MI won by seven wickets in 15.3 overs.

2025 Season

RCB reversed the result in 2025 and recorded an important 12-run win at Wankhede.

Virat Kohli scored 67, Rajat Patidar made 64 and Jitesh Sharma provided a quick finish as RCB reached 221/5.

MI responded with 209/9. Tilak Varma scored 56 and Hardik Pandya hit 42 from only 15 balls, but RCB’s death bowling held firm.

The win was significant because RCB had struggled at Wankhede for much of the previous decade.

The trend continued in 2026. RCB won both meetings, first by 18 runs after posting 240/4 at Wankhede and then by two wickets while chasing 167 in Raipur. That gave Bengaluru three consecutive wins over Mumbai from 2025 through the end of the 2026 season.

MI vs RCB Team Records

RCB’s 240/4 at Wankhede in 2026 is now the highest team score in the rivalry. Mumbai replied with 222/5, which is MI’s highest total against RCB. The 462 combined runs also made it the highest-scoring MI-RCB match by aggregate.

RCB’s previous high was 235/1 in the 2015 de Villiers-Kohli masterclass. MI’s lowest total in the rivalry is 111, recorded during RCB’s 54-run win in Dubai in 2021.

The fixture has generally favored chasing sides, which fits the conditions at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy. Both venues can become especially difficult for bowlers once dew appears and the ball starts sliding onto the bat.

Conclusion

MI vs RCB remains one of the IPL’s biggest head-to-head rivalries. Through October 2026, Mumbai Indians lead 19-17 from 36 matches, although the recent trend clearly favors Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB won the 2025 match and both games in 2026, while MI’s most recent victory came at Wankhede in 2024.

Virat Kohli is the leading rivalry run-scorer, AB de Villiers owns the highest individual score with 133*, and Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling records with 29 wickets and the best figures of 5/21. The playoff record is tied 1-1, while MI continue to hold the stronger overall record at both Wankhede and Chinnaswamy. With high-scoring recent matches and the balance shifting toward RCB, the next MI-RCB meeting will have plenty of history behind it.

FAQs

Who leads the MI vs RCB head-to-head record?

Mumbai Indians lead the IPL head-to-head 19-17 through October 2026.

How many matches have MI and RCB played?

MI and RCB have played 36 IPL matches through the 2026 season.

How many times has MI beaten RCB?

Mumbai Indians have recorded 19 victories against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

How many times has RCB beaten MI?

RCB have won 17 matches when the 2020 Super Over victory is counted in their win column.

Was there ever a tie between MI and RCB?

Yes. Their September 2020 match in Dubai ended with both teams on 201, but RCB won the Super Over.

What is the MI vs RCB record at Wankhede Stadium?

MI lead 8-5 from 13 meetings at Wankhede Stadium.

What is the MI vs RCB record at Chinnaswamy Stadium?

Mumbai Indians lead 8-3 from 11 matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

How many times have MI and RCB met in the IPL playoffs?

They have met twice. MI won the 2010 semifinal and RCB won Qualifier 2 in 2011.

Who has scored the most runs in MI vs RCB matches?

Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the rivalry with 972 runs through the 2026 season.

Who has scored the highest individual score in MI vs RCB?

AB de Villiers holds the record with an unbeaten 133 for RCB at Wankhede in 2015.

Who has taken the most wickets in MI vs RCB matches?

Jasprit Bumrah leads the rivalry with 29 wickets.

What are the best bowling figures in MI vs RCB?

Bumrah’s 5/21 for MI at Wankhede in 2024 are the best bowling figures in this fixture.

What is Suryakumar Yadav’s highest score against RCB?

Suryakumar Yadav’s highest score in the rivalry is 83, made during MI’s successful 200-run chase in 2023.

Who won MI vs RCB in IPL 2024?

Mumbai Indians won by seven wickets after chasing 197 in only 15.3 overs.

Who won MI vs RCB in IPL 2025?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 12 runs at Wankhede after scoring 221/5.

Who won the MI vs RCB matches in IPL 2026?

RCB won both meetings. They won by 18 runs at Wankhede and by two wickets in Raipur.

What is the highest team score in MI vs RCB history?

RCB’s 240/4 at Wankhede in IPL 2026 is the highest total in the rivalry.

What is MI’s highest score against RCB?

Mumbai Indians scored 222/5 while chasing RCB’s 240/4 at Wankhede in 2026.

Which player has the best batting performance in an MI vs RCB playoff?

Chris Gayle’s 89 in the 2011 Qualifier 2 is the highest and most influential playoff innings in the rivalry.