IPL 2026: Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli power RCB to massive 240/4 vs MI

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI Today Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a batting masterclass to post a massive 240 for ...

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: April 12, 2026 21:42 IST2026-04-12T21:41:08+5:302026-04-12T21:42:05+5:30

IPL 2026: Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli power RCB to massive 240/4 vs MI | IPL 2026: Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli power RCB to massive 240/4 vs MI

IPL 2026: Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli power RCB to massive 240/4 vs MI

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IPL 2026, RCB vs MI Today Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a batting masterclass to post a massive 240 for 4 against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

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The innings was powered by explosive knocks from Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, as the defending champions registered one of the highest totals of the season.

Salt set the tone early with a blistering 78 off just 36 balls, smashing six fours and six sixes. He shared a dominant 120-run opening stand with Kohli, who played a more measured knock of 50 off 38 deliveries to anchor the innings.

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Mumbai Indians finally found relief when Shardul Thakur dismissed Salt in his first over, but the breakthrough did little to slow the momentum.

Patidar then took charge, unleashing a counter-attack with a rapid 53 off just 20 balls, striking four boundaries and five sixes to keep the pressure firmly on the hosts.

In the death overs, Tim David provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 35, ensuring RCB crossed the 240 mark in style.

Earlier, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to field, but his bowlers struggled to contain RCB’s relentless batting display.

Brief scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240/4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35*).

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