mumbai indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will play the 20th match of the IPL tonight on April 12, 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. The high-pressure IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede will be the centerpiece of the iconic rivalry between the two sides Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both veterans are off to solid starts this season and remain key figures for the team despite being in the latter stages of their careers.Both teams come into the match after losing to Rajasthan Royals and are eager to bounce back. This game is particularly important for MI, who will need to make the most of their home advantage after a mixed start to the season.
MI vs RCB head-to-head confrontation
- Total games played: 34
- Mumbai Indians: 19
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: 15
MI vs RCB Today’s IPL Match: Pitch Report
The venue at Wankhede Stadium is expected to host a tight contest in today’s match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with conditions very favorable for the batsmen. The Wankhede’s clay circuit is known for its steady pace, authentic bounce and excellent carry. Batsmen can trust the pitch and bat freely from the start, making it one of the best pitches for batting in the IPL.
MI vs RCB: Prediction to hit 11 seconds
Mumbai Indians Prediction XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahal, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.Impact Sub: Shelfin RutherfordRoyal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
MI vs RCB IPL match: Mumbai weather updates
For tonight’s match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the weather at the Wankhede Stadium is expected to be perfect for cricket, with no threat of rain and conditions conducive for a 40-over match. Although temperatures will remain between 28°C and 29°C, high humidity will push the “feeling” temperature to around 32°C – 33°C.
MI vs RCB: Live details
The MI vs RCB match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be telecast on Star Sports Network and the live broadcast will be on JioHotstar.Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers BangaloreRoyal Challengers Bangalore lineup: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Venkatesh Iyer, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihan Malhotra, Satvik Deswal.Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah, Sherfane Rutherford, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Mayank Markande, Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewal, Mohammed Mohammed. Salahuddin Izar
 and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off tonight, April 12, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium for Match.){kind=link}