IPL 2026: RCB vs MI Prediction, Match 54- Who Will Win Today?

RCB vs MI Predictions [Source: JioHotstar]

The IPL is set to return to Raipur for the first time since 2016 as they play hosts to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who will play the Mumbai Indians on May 10 to end the double-header at 7:30 PM (IST).

Both teams are on opposite ends of the points table so far, with RCB eyeing an early playoff qualification at number 3 in the table with 12 points. They also have a shot at going up to number 1 and solidifying their bid for a Qualifier 1 spot. MI are currently 9th on the table, with only 3 wins and fighting for survival, without their captain Hardik Pandya.

Nonetheless, both teams are quality outfits that promise a high-octane match of cricket. Here’s what we can expect from the match.

RCB vs MI current form (last 5 matches)

RCB vs MI player battles

Rohit Sharma vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

The two experienced IPL campaigners, Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, are rolling back the years in IPL 2026. Rohit is coming off one of his best IPL knocks in the last match, where he scored 84 off 44, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the purple cap holder, with 9 wickets in powerplay this season.

Previously, the bowler has only dismissed Rohit once, while the batter has scored 96 off 72 against him. Nonetheless, considering forms, this will be one of the crucial battles of the match.

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli, as always, is RCB’s top run-getter this season with 379 runs in 10 innings so far, scoring at a rate of 164.06 with three fifties. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is struggling to get wickets, having only picked 3 in 10 innings, averaging almost 110.

With Phil Salt out injured and Jacob Bethell yet to get going, Kohli would love to capitalise on Bumrah’s form. Previously, the duo has had some fun battles, where Kohli has scored 159 runs in 108 balls, while the bowler has dismissed Kohli 5 times. How the duo fares against each other will dictate the match result.

Rajat Patidar vs Allah Ghazanfar

Rajat Patidar is RCB’s second-best batter with 318 runs in 9 innings, striking at 200 this season as one of the best middle-order batters. On the other hand, MI’s leading wicket-taker, Allah Ghazanfar, is on 12 wickets in 8 innings, enjoying his time, despite the team’s poor results.

Patidar is a brilliant player of spin and has faced leg-spin in 30 T20 innings. He has scored at a strike rate of 2019.30 and scored 360 runs, while being dismissed 7 times against them. It will be interesting to watch how this middle-overs battle pans out.

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RCB vs MI top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for RCB vs MI

Krunal Pandya, in just two innings, has scalped 5 wickets against his former team, MI, at an economy rate of 8.87 runs per over.

Most wickets for RCB vs MI

Virat Kohli has scored 1030 runs in 36 innings against the Mumbai Indians in IPL with 7 fifties and at a strike rate of 129.23.

Most runs for MI vs RCB

Rohit Sharma has scored 648 runs in 26 innings against RCB at a strike rate of 142.73 and has scored four fifties.

Most wickets for MI vs RCB

Jasprit Bumrah has picked 29 wickets in 21 innings against RCB at an economy rate of 7.51 runs per over. He also has a 5/21 against the opposition.

RCB vs MI toss prediction

Previously, 6 IPL matches have been played in Raipur, where teams have won chasing 4 times. However, it has been a decade since the last IPL game here. In the last T20I played at the venue earlier this year, India chased down 209 runs in just 15.2 overs against NZ, meaning batting-friendly conditions were on offer.

Looking at the record, the team winning the toss is likely to field first.

RCB vs MI 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 65/1

Final score – 223/6

RCB vs MI 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 71/0

Final score – 225/4

RCB vs MI top players prediction

RCB top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar

Probable best bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya

MI top players prediction

Probable best batters

Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav

Probable best bowlers

Allah Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah

Who will hit the most sixes in RCB vs MI IPL 2026, Match 54?

Rajat Patidar

Who will score the most fours in RCB vs MI IPL 2026, Match 54?

Jacob Bethell

RCB vs MI match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 54?

After starting the IPL 2026 strongly, RCB have tapered off in the last couple of matches, losing against GT and a struggling LSG away from home. On the other hand, MI have won two of its last five games. Despite the wins, there are still some gaps in MI's team, where a rather in-form RCB can have an upper hand.

All things considered, RCB have a strong chance to go top of the table on Sunday night.

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