Mumbai Indians (MI) – the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – three-time runners-up, are two of the strongest franchises in IPL. Apart from the trophies, there has been little to separate between both teams in IPL over the years.
Ahead of the new IPL season, here is a look at the MI vs RCB head to head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats.
MI vs RCB Head to Head IPL History
Wankhede Stadium hosted the first-ever MI vs RCB IPL fixture in the 2008 edition. RCB, then led by Rahul Dravid, chased down 166 with two balls to spare thanks to crucial contributions from Mark Boucher, Virat Kohli, Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Dravid, etc. Zaheer Khan and uncapped Balachandra Akhil took two wickets each for RCB.
MI vs RCB Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 MI vs RCB Matches
- Apr 9, 2023 – MI won by 6 wickets
- Apr 2, 2023 – RCB won by 8 wickets
- Apr 9, 2022 – RCB won by 7 wickets
- Sep 26, 2021 – RCB won by 54 runs
- Apr 9, 2021 – RCB won by 2 wickets
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Timeline 2024
MI vs RCB Stats
Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have been the star performers with bat and ball in the matches between two top franchises in IPL. The former Indian captain has amassed over 800 runs against the five-time winners. Meanwhile, Bumrah has 24 wickets to his name against the Bengaluru outfit. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is the only other player to have claimed more than 20 wickets in matches involving MI and RCB.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the MI vs RCB matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for MI against RCB
Most Runs for RCB against MI
Most Wickets for MI against RCB
Most Wickets for RCB against MI
Concluding Thoughts
MI vs RCB is one of the most exciting IPL fixtures that cricket enthusiasts look forward to. Of the 32 matches played against each other, MI won 18, RCB had 13 wins, and one ended in a tie, which was won by the Bengaluru outfit in the Super Over. With over 850 runs, Virat Kohli enjoys playing against MI in IPL. On the other hand, Bumrah’s tally of 24 wickets against RCB indicates the pacer’s success against the Bengaluru outfit in the IPL over the years.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams:
FAQs about MI vs RCB Head to Head
What happened in the MI vs RCB matches in IPL 2023?
MI and RCB won a match each in the fixtures between both teams in the IPL 2023 season. RCB cruised to an eight-wicket win at Chinnaswamy Stadium, while MI chased down 200 with 21 balls to spare in the reverse fixture at Wankhede.
What is Virat Kohli's stats vs MI in IPL?
Virat Kohli’s stats vs MI in IPL is as follows:
Innings: 31; Runs: 852; 50s: 5; Strike Rate: 128
How many wickets have Jasprit Bumrah taken against RCB in IPL?
Jasprit Bumrah has 24 wickets in 18 innings against RCB in IPL.
