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In the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a loss by two wickets at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur.
During the match, MI`s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless in his spell of four overs, where he conceded 20 runs.
Speaking about him, former Team India cricketer Anil Kumble said that Bumrah is the number one bowler and teams will depend on him. He also said that the team`s batting department needs to step up if their bowlers are going through a lean patch.
“Jasprit Bumrah is the number one bowler, not just for Mumbai Indians, but for any team he plays for, and naturally, teams will depend on him. But when your bowlers are not doing well, then your second skill set, the batting, has to compensate a little, and that is not happening for Mumbai Indians,” he said on JioStar.
“They are struggling in that department too. There is a visible lack of confidence, especially in the middle order. If you don`t show intent and fearlessness in this batting line-up, then where will you show it? If any team can come back from a situation like this, it is them, they have done it in the past. But I think the manner of these losses is the major concern. Earlier, when they had slow starts to a season, they would still put up a fight and lose close games, but this time around, they are getting beaten comfortably, and that is worrying,” added Kumble.
Following the loss, the “Men in Blue and Gold” are officially knocked out of the playoff race of the league`s ongoing edition.
IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Match summary
Having been put to bat first, the “Paltan” posted a total of 166 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Veteran batsman Rohit Sharma scored 27 runs in 10 balls, including two boundaries and the same number of maximums.
Naman Dhir smashed 47 runs in 32 balls, including five boundaries and two maximums. Facing 42 deliveries, Tilak Varma also delivered a knock of 57 runs, laced with three boundaries and two maximums.
RCB`s Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with the figures of four wickets for 23 runs in four overs. Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, and Romario Shepherd also chipped in with one wicket each.
Later, the Royal Challengers scored 167 runs by losing eight wickets in 20 overs. Opening batsman Jacob Bethell accumulated 27 runs in 27 balls, including two boundaries.
Star all-rounder Krunal Pandya smashed 73 runs off just 46 balls, with the help of four boundaries and five maximums.
MI`s Corbin Bosch bagged four wickets by leaking 26 runs in four overs. Deepak Chahar also claimed two wickets. Allah Ghazanfar and Raj Bawa registered one wicket each to their names.
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