In today’s IPL 2026 match, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Both teams are coming off losses to the Rajasthan Royals, making this game a pivotal opportunity for each to regain their footing. The outcome of the toss could play a significant role in determining the match’s result at this particular venue.
TOSS: Scheduled to be revealed at 7 PM IST
Reflecting on last year’s performance at Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians displayed a commendable home record, securing victories in five out of seven matches. The toss was advantageous in four of those games, with the team winning three matches when successfully chasing a target.
Home Toss Statistics: Wins: 4/7
Matches Won Following Toss Win: 3/4; Batting First: 0; Batting Second: 3/4
Matches Won After Toss Loss: 2/3; Batting First: 2/3; Batting Second: 0
During their triumphant IPL 2025 season, RCB established themselves as a formidable away team, clinching nine victories out of ten matches on the road. They won the toss in seven of those games, resulting in six wins. Notably, even when they lost the toss in three matches, they managed to secure victory in all of them.
Away Toss Statistics: Wins: 7/10
Matches Won Following Toss Win: 6/7; Batting First: 0; Batting Second: 6/7
Matches Won After Toss Loss: 3/3; Batting First: 3/3; Batting Second: 0
The Mumbai Indians’ squad includes: Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dhir, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah, Sherfane Rutherford, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Mayank Markande, Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar.
Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s lineup comprises: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Satvik Deswal.
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