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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians

H2H · RCB 15–19 MIVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · JJ Bumrah

Match preview & overview

Mumbai Indians chase down 197 with 7 wickets to spare against RCB at Wankhede

Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 11 April 2024. Batting first after losing the toss, RCB posted 196/8 from their 20 overs, a total roughly ten runs above the venue average. Mumbai's response was decisive almost from the first ball. They reached 72/0 inside the powerplay, comfortably clearing the chase with wickets in hand. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match. Mumbai won inside 20 overs, needing just 199 to win and finishing on 199/3.

RCB's innings had shape to it. Their middle overs (seven to fifteen) produced 86 runs for two wickets, which is a respectable clip, but four wickets fell in the death, leaving them at 196/8 rather than something closer to 210. The powerplay of 44 runs at the cost of two early wickets meant RCB were behind the curve from the start. For context, Wankhede's average powerplay score is 45 runs; RCB tracked the norm without exceeding it.

Mumbai's chase told a different story. A powerplay of 72/0 was extraordinary by any measure at this venue, and it left MI needing 125 from 14 overs with all ten wickets intact. They lost three in the middle phase (116 runs) before the target was reached, and their death overs were irrelevant: only 11 runs from the final phase, because the match was already won.

Pitch report & venue insights

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai196-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

196

T20 matches hosted

186

Avg 1st-innings score

171

Avg 2nd-innings score

56%

Chase success rate

46

Avg powerplay runs

73%

Toss-field rate

Head-to-head record

Mumbai Indians lead the series 19–15 from 35 completed matches

Seasons 2007–2026

Series standing

Royal Challengers BangaloreRoyal Challengers Bangalore
15
Mumbai IndiansMumbai Indians
19

35

Total meetings

0

No results

10

In last 10

Recent encounters

Last 10
2026RCB won by 18 runs
2025RCB won by 12 runs
2024MI won by 7 wickets
2023MI won by 6 wickets
2023RCB won by 8 wickets
2022RCB won by 7 wickets
2021RCB won by 54 runs
2021RCB won by 2 wickets
2020MI won by 5 wickets
2020No result

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

MI's powerplay blitz made the chase straightforward

Mumbai Indians reached 72 for no loss inside the first six overs, well above Wankhede's powerplay average of 45 runs. That start meant 125 more runs from 14 overs with all ten wickets intact. The contest was effectively decided before the halfway point of the chase.

Angle 02

RCB's 196/8 was above average but not enough

Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 196/8, roughly ten runs above Wankhede's average first-innings score of 186 over 196 matches at the ground. Their death overs produced 66 runs but cost four wickets, blunting what could have been a more imposing total.

Angle 03

Bumrah named Player of the Match despite MI winning in the field

Jasprit Bumrah took the Player of the Match award, underlining his influence even in a match MI won with relative comfort. His figures restricted RCB's middle-overs momentum, where they managed 86 runs for 2 wickets across overs seven to fifteen.

Angle 04

Mumbai won the toss and fielded first. The right call

MI chose to field after winning the toss. Wankhede's toss-field rate across recorded matches stands at 71 per cent, and the ground's chase success rate of 55 per cent backs the logic. This match followed the pattern precisely.

Angle 05

RCB's form going in was already poor

Heading into 11 April, Royal Challengers Bangalore had lost four of their previous five IPL matches in 2024. Mumbai Indians had won their most recent game against Delhi Capitals, giving them slightly more momentum entering the fixture.

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Powerplay runs markets may be worth examining at Wankhede given MI's 72/0 opening, nearly 60 per cent above the venue's average powerplay figure of 45.
  • Top batter markets can be influenced heavily by toss outcome at this ground, where the fielding side wins 55 per cent of the time and batting second suits aggressive top-order players.
  • Player performance markets around Wankhede's bowling conditions historically favour high-economy seamers rather than spinners in T20s, which could shape bowler-centric lines.
  • RCB's poor recent form (four losses in five matches before this game) is the kind of run that tends to attract sharp discounting in outright and handicap markets.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians

Who won the Mumbai Indians vs RCB match on 11 April 2024?

Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 11 April 2024. Chasing 197, MI reached the target with 3 wickets down. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match.

What was the score in MI vs RCB on 11 April 2024?

Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 196/8 in their 20 overs. Mumbai Indians replied with 199/3 to win by 7 wickets. MI's powerplay alone yielded 72 runs without loss.

Where can I watch MI vs RCB IPL matches in the UK?

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Coverage is also available via Sky Go and the NOW TV streaming service with a Sports pass. Check Sky's schedule for exact timings, keeping in mind a typical evening start in India falls in the early afternoon UK time.

What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians and RCB?

The two sides have met 35 times in the IPL. Mumbai Indians lead with 19 wins to Royal Challengers Bangalore's 15, with no No Results on record. Their last five meetings have mostly been played at Wankhede.

Who was Player of the Match in MI vs RCB on 11 April 2024?

Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians was named Player of the Match. His bowling was central to keeping RCB's total manageable, even though MI's batters sealed the result comfortably in the chase.

What is Wankhede Stadium's average first-innings score in T20s?

Across 196 T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium, the average first-innings score is 186. The ground has a chase success rate of 55 per cent, meaning the team batting second wins slightly more often than not.

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