Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru share one of the most watched rivalries in the Indian Premier League. The RCB vs MI head to head record stretches back to the very first IPL season in 2008, and it has grown into a contest packed with close finishes, big scores and playoff drama.
Across 36 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians hold a narrow lead of 19 wins to 17 for RCB. Mumbai dominated large parts of the last decade, but the recent trend belongs to Bengaluru. RCB have won 7 of the last 9 meetings since 2021, including both league games in 2026.
This page brings you the complete head to head record between RCB and MI: the overall numbers, season by season results, venue splits, the most recent meetings, the top performers in this fixture, and the story of how the rivalry changed over the years.
RCB vs MI Head to Head Overview
This table gives the complete picture of the RCB vs MI rivalry in the IPL at a glance.
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 36 |
| Mumbai Indians wins | 19 |
| RCB wins | 17 |
| No result | 0 |
| First meeting | IPL 2008 |
| Latest meeting | IPL 2026 |
| Biggest MI win | By 58 runs, 2013 |
| Biggest RCB win | By 54 runs, 2021 |
| Highest team total | RCB 240 for 4, 2026 |
| Lowest team total | MI 111 all out, 2021 |
RCB vs MI Results Season by Season
Every IPL season both teams have played each other at least once. The 2020 game in Dubai ended in a tie, and RCB won it in the super over, so it counts as an RCB win.
| Season | Matches | MI Wins | RCB Wins | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | First ever meeting in IPL 2008 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Includes the semi final, won by MI |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Includes Qualifier 2, won by RCB |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | MI recorded their biggest win, by 58 runs |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | One game tied, RCB won the super over |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | RCB swept both games |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | MI won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | RCB won by 12 runs |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 | RCB won by 18 runs and by 2 wickets |
RCB vs MI Head to Head by Venue
Mumbai have enjoyed the home advantage at both grounds, but RCB have ruled the neutral venues. Bengaluru are unbeaten against MI in Dubai and Chennai, which is where some of the highest partnerships in IPL history between these sides took shape in big chases.
| Venue | Matches | MI Wins | RCB Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Dubai International Stadium | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SVNS Stadium, Raipur | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MCA Stadium, Pune | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 5 RCB vs MI Meetings
The latest meetings show how the balance has moved toward Bengaluru. Three of these five games were decided in the final overs, and the 2026 game at the Wankhede produced the highest total this fixture has ever seen.
| Date | Venue | Result | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SVNS Stadium, Raipur | RCB won by 2 wickets | Not officially confirmed in full |
| 12 April 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | RCB won by 18 runs | RCB 240 for 4, MI 222 for 5 |
| 7 April 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | RCB won by 12 runs | RCB 221 for 5, MI 209 for 9 |
| 11 April 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | MI won by 7 wickets | RCB 196 for 8, MI 199 for 3 |
| 9 May 2023 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | MI won by 6 wickets | RCB 199 for 6, MI 200 for 4 |
RCB vs MI Playoff Meetings
The two sides have met twice in the IPL playoffs. In the 2010 semi final at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai Indians won by 35 runs on their way to the final. The next year, in Qualifier 2 at Chennai, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs to reach their first final. No other playoff meeting has taken place since.
Top Performers in RCB vs MI Games
This fixture has belonged to the star batters of both teams. Virat Kohli leads all run scorers in RCB vs MI games, while Jasprit Bumrah has taken the most wickets. For context on how these batters fared in the most recent season, see the batting numbers from IPL 2026.
| Player | Team | Record | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Most runs | 922 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | Runs | 848 |
| AB de Villiers | RCB | Runs | 693 |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | Runs | 551 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Most wickets | 29 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RCB | Wickets | 22 |
| Harbhajan Singh | MI | Wickets | 18 |
Record History
The rivalry started evenly. Both teams won one game each in 2008, 2009 and 2012, and the early meetings were often decided by home advantage. Mumbai struck first blood in the 2008 opener, winning by 9 wickets.
The middle phase belonged to Mumbai. From 2016 to 2019, MI won 7 of the 8 meetings, including clean sweeps in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Their bowling depth made the difference in low scoring games, and they chased down totals against RCB with comfort. The 58 run win in 2013 remains the biggest margin by runs in this fixture.
The turning point came in Dubai in 2020. RCB won a tied game in the super over, and from 2021 onward the momentum flipped. RCB swept both games in 2021, including a 54 run win, their biggest in the fixture. Since 2021, Bengaluru have won 7 of 9 meetings. The two 2026 wins completed a hat trick of victories over Mumbai, and the 240 for 4 at the Wankhede set a new highest total for this fixture.
The one constant through every phase has been star power. The official IPL site at iplt20.com lists Kohli against Bumrah as one of the marquee battles of the league, and this fixture is usually where that contest is at its loudest.
What This Record Tells Us
Mumbai’s lead of 19 to 17 is one of the slimmest edges among the big IPL rivalries, which shows how close these teams have been across 18 seasons. The record also shows that home advantage matters a lot here. MI have won 8 games each at the Wankhede and at the Chinnaswamy, while RCB have never lost to MI at a neutral venue in the UAE or at Chennai.
The recent numbers tell a story of a changing guard. Mumbai’s five titles were built between 2013 and 2020, the years they owned this fixture. RCB’s first title in 2025 came in a period where they started beating Mumbai regularly. The numbers do not predict the future, but they show that no team has held a lasting grip on this rivalry for more than a few seasons at a time.
For fans, the takeaway is simple. RCB vs MI is rarely a one sided game. More than two thirds of the 36 meetings had a winner decided in the final overs or by under 20 runs, and both teams hold the fixture’s most memorable batting performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have MI and RCB played each other in the IPL?
They have played 36 times. Mumbai Indians have won 19 games and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 17. There has never been a no result.
Who has won more matches, MI or RCB?
Mumbai Indians lead the RCB vs MI head to head record with 19 wins against 17 for RCB.
When did MI and RCB first play each other?
The first meeting was in IPL 2008, the inaugural season. Mumbai won that game by 9 wickets.
Have MI and RCB met in the IPL playoffs?
Yes, twice. Mumbai won the 2010 semi final by 35 runs, and RCB won Qualifier 2 in 2011 by 43 runs.
What is the highest team total in an RCB vs MI match?
RCB scored 240 for 4 against MI at the Wankhede Stadium in 2026, the highest total in this fixture.
Who has scored the most runs in RCB vs MI games?
Virat Kohli has scored 922 runs for RCB against MI, the most by any player in this fixture.
Who has taken the most wickets in RCB vs MI games?
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 29 wickets for MI against RCB, the most in this fixture.
Statistics updated through: 11 October 2026
