RCB vs MI IPL 2026 Result: Krunal Pandya’s Heroics Knock Mumbai Indians Out in Last-Ball Thriller

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur hosted one of the most emotional and high-octane encounters of the IPL 2026 season. On May 10, 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a nail-biting two-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) on the very last ball of the match.

The stakes couldn't have been higher: a win for RCB kept them at the top of the table, while the loss officially ended Mumbai Indians' hopes of making the playoffs. It was a game defined by a veteran’s redemption, a swing-king’s masterclass, and a final over that redefined the word "chaos."

Match Scorecard Summary

Team Score Top Performers

Mumbai Indians 166/7 (20) Tilak Varma (57), Naman Dhir (47),

Corbin Bosch (4/26)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 167/8 (20) Krunal Pandya (73), Bhuvneshwar

Kumar (4/23), Raj Bawa (1/39)

Result RCB won by 2 wickets Player of the Match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

MI Inning: Bhuvneshwar’s Powerplay Masterclass

Choosing to bowl first, RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar proved why experience is invaluable in the IPL. In a devastating opening spell, "Bhuvi" dismantled MI’s star-studded top order. He removed Rohit Sharma (22), Ryan Rickelton, and the MI skipper Suryakumar Yadav (0) within the powerplay, leaving Mumbai reeling at a precarious position.

The Tilak-Dhir Rescue Act

With the scoreboard reading like a disaster zone, Tilak Varma and the young Naman Dhir began the repair work. Tilak played the anchor role, scoring a composed 57 off 42 balls, while Naman Dhir provided the much-needed aggression with a counter-attacking 47 off 32 balls. Their partnership stretched the total to 166/7, a score that many thought was 15 runs short but competitive on the Raipur surface.

The Chase: Krunal Pandya vs His Former Team

The RCB chase started in nightmare fashion. Virat Kohli fell for a second consecutive duck, and the top order struggled against the pace of Deepak Chahar. At 47/3, RCB looked down and out.

Enter Krunal Pandya. Facing his former franchise, Krunal played an innings of a lifetime. Despite battling visible cramps that forced him to hobble between the wickets, he smashed 73 off 46 balls. His innings was a blend of calculated risks and pure determination. When he eventually fell in the 18th over to Allah Ghazanfar, RCB still needed 18 runs from 12 balls.

Corbin Bosch’s Fighting Spell

Mumbai didn't go down without a fight. Corbin Bosch was sensational with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for 26 runs, including the crucial scalps of Jitesh Sharma and Tim David. His effort, combined with a legendary 19th over from Jasprit Bumrah (conceding only 3 runs), left RCB needing 15 runs off the final 6 balls.

The Final Over Chaos

MI skipper Suryakumar Yadav handed the ball to Raj Bawa for the final over. The sequence of events was enough to give fans a heart attack:

1. Wide followed by a No-Ball: Bawa’s nerves showed early.
2. Wicket: Romario Shepherd was caught by Tilak Varma, leaving 10 needed from 3 balls.
3. The Bhuvi Surprise: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the hero with the ball, launched a massive six over deep cover to bring the equation down to 2 off 1.
4. The Last Ball: Rasikh Salam Dar managed a straight drive; Bawa couldn't stop it cleanly, and the RCB batters scrambled back for a desperate second run to seal the win.

The Fallout: MI and LSG Eliminated

With this result, the playoff picture for IPL 2026 has become much clearer, albeit heartbreaking for some.

• Mumbai Indians: Officially eliminated from the playoff race.
• Lucknow Super Giants: Also mathematically eliminated following the result of this and the previous CSK match.
• RCB: Move to the top of the table and are essentially guaranteed a spot in the top four.

Conclusion: A Night of Heroes

While Bhuvneshwar Kumar took home the Player of the Match trophy for his 4/23, the night belonged to the spirit of Krunal Pandya. His 73-run knock while struggling physically epitomized the "never say die" attitude of Bengaluru this season. Mumbai Indians will look back at their missed opportunities in the powerplay, but for now, Raipur has seen a classic that will be talked about for years to end.