Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma react as Tilak Varma chops on for 57 to Bhuvneshwar Kumar in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 clash [Watch]

On Sunday, May 10, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar showcased his exceptional bowling skills in the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI). The medium pacer claimed his fourth wicket of the night by dismissing a well-set Tilak Varma, who scored 57.

This key dismissal occurred in the 18th over of MI’s innings, marking the last ball of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s final spell. The 36-year-old delivered a precise yorker, which Varma attempted to scoop but only managed an inside edge that deflected onto the stumps. Rohit Sharma and Deepak Chahar showed their disappointment from the dugout, while Virat Kohli celebrated the wicket enthusiastically with Kumar.

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With 21 wickets in 11 matches, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026. RCB retained him for INR 10.75 crore before the season. In the previous year, he took 17 wickets in 14 games, leading his team to their maiden title in 2025. Notably, he is the second Indian bowler after Yuzvendra Chahal to achieve 200 or more wickets in the T20 league.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s four-wicket haul helps RCB stop MI to 166 in IPL 2026 match

With Bhuvneshwar Kumar leading the charge, RCB’s impressive bowling performance limited MI to 166/7 in their IPL 2026 encounter. Alongside Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar Salam, and Romario Shepherd each took one wicket.

Tilak Varma was the top scorer for MI, amassing 57 runs off 42 balls, including two sixes and three boundaries. Naman Dhir contributed 47 runs off 32 balls, hitting two sixes and five fours. Together, they compiled an 82-run partnership, helping MI recover from 28/3.

MI needs to win this match to remain in contention for the IPL 2026 playoffs. Conversely, a victory for RCB would propel them to the top of the points table, courtesy of the net run rate (NRR).

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Edited by James Kuanal