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Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.

The trio’s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians’s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively measured 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.

Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya’s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.

Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford’s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat – and the net run rate damage as a result – would have been much higher than 18 runs.

While Rohit didn’t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.

Despite Kohli’s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.

ALSO READ:Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs

But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.

Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.

Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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MI vs RCB IPL 2026: Batters fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru past Mumbai Indians in high-scoring contest Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.The trio’s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians’s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively measured 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya’s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford’s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat – and the net run rate damage as a result – would have been much higher than 18 runs.While Rohit didn’t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.Despite Kohli’s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.ALSO READ:Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairsBut Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Batters #fire #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Mumbai #Indians #highscoring #contest

April 12, 2026

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Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.
The trio’s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians’s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.
Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively measured 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.
Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya’s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.
Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford’s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat – and the net run rate damage as a result – would have been much higher than 18 runs.
While Rohit didn’t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.
Despite Kohli’s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.
ALSO READ:Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs
But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.
Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.
Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.
Published on Apr 12, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Batters #fire #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Mumbai #Indians #highscoring #contest">MI vs RCB IPL 2026: Batters fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru past Mumbai Indians in high-scoring contest

Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.

The trio’s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians’s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively measured 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.

Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya’s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.

Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford’s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat – and the net run rate damage as a result – would have been much higher than 18 runs.

While Rohit didn’t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.

Despite Kohli’s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.

ALSO READ:Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs

But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.

Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.

Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay.…

Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as a mark of respect to singer Asha Bhosle.

Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 92.

LIVE UPDATES: MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score

The Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.

MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.

Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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Why are Mumbai Indians players wearing black armbands in MI vs RCB IPL 2026 match? Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as a mark of respect to singer Asha Bhosle.Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 92.LIVE UPDATES: MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE scoreThe Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #Mumbai #Indians #players #wearing #black #armbands #RCB #IPL #match

April 12, 2026

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Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as a mark of respect to singer Asha Bhosle.
Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 92.
LIVE UPDATES: MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score
The Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.
MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.
Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.
Published on Apr 12, 2026

#Mumbai #Indians #players #wearing #black #armbands #RCB #IPL #match">Why are Mumbai Indians players wearing black armbands in MI vs RCB IPL 2026 match?

Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as a mark of respect to singer Asha Bhosle.

Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 92.

LIVE UPDATES: MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score

The Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.

MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.

Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers…

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson said he went back to the basics after three batting failures as he set up his side’s 23-run win over Delhi Capitals with an unbeaten hundred in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Chennai on Saturday.

Samson made 6, 7 and 9 in CSK’s three losses in a row in IPL 2026, before his 56-ball unbeaten 115, studded with 15 fours and four sixes, gave the home side its first win of the season.

“I failed a lot. Failing a lot tells you how to come back. Mentally, you think if you need to go hard or change the gameplan. You need to bring your body and mind to basics,” Samson said at the post-match presentation.

“Basics are to get in a mentally different zone. We need to come back to timing the ball and watching it come out nicely from the bowler’s hand. Very happy things have come (out) nicely today.”

He said it was not easy to join a new franchise—from RR to CSK this season—but the team environment has made it easy for him.

“Really means a lot. The trust they (CSK franchise) showed in me, it was a very responsible feeling that I needed to put in a show and say we are still in the tournament,” said Samson.

“Not easy to start off at a different franchise b,ut it never felt like it. It was like coming to a second home. We just had a meeting of 50 seconds today (despite three losses)—that connects with the kind of person I am.”

On his 113-run partnership with youngster Ayush Mhatre (59), he said, “Very important to have a great partnership. It never looked like he (Mhatre) was coming out of U-19—he was so calculative. Shows the character he has.”

On his hundred celebration, Samson said, “That was for (Stephen) Fleming. I know how hard it can get, leading a franchise for years. Just wanted to dedicate this (innings) to Fleming.”

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the team felt good to finally get the win.

“Great performance. We had been batting well. To post 200-210, when the wicket is on the slower side, we were showing good signs. One of those knocks where Sanju took on the opposition, played a magnificent knock. Ayush also. But today was about the bowling. Taking wickets, bowling aggressive lengths. We do not have that X-factor in the bowling, but we have been discussing on how to be more effective and more proactive. In the last few games, we were almost there. Some big overs cost us.

“Bowling-wise, we were on the mark (tonight). We were set back in the PowerPlay, but we came back after it.”

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said the fielding was the difference in the match.

“We started well, but after the PowerPlay, we lost quick wickets, and that broke the momentum. The fielding was the difference in the match. Wickets falling in clusters made it tough to regain momentum. Batters did a decent job, but overall, our fielding was a let-down. Want to credit the bowlers, to keep them to that score, despite them having set batters on a good wicket. A couple of dropped catches, had we taken them, it might have been different. Pitch did not change. It was a little more difficult for them (with the dew in the second innings) but they bowled pretty well,” he noted.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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IPL 2026: ‘You need to bring your body and mind to basics,’ says Sanju Samson after maiden century for CSK Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson said he went back to the basics after three batting failures as he set up his side’s 23-run win over Delhi Capitals with an unbeaten hundred in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Chennai on Saturday.Samson made 6, 7 and 9 in CSK’s three losses in a row in IPL 2026, before his 56-ball unbeaten 115, studded with 15 fours and four sixes, gave the home side its first win of the season.“I failed a lot. Failing a lot tells you how to come back. Mentally, you think if you need to go hard or change the gameplan. You need to bring your body and mind to basics,” Samson said at the post-match presentation.“Basics are to get in a mentally different zone. We need to come back to timing the ball and watching it come out nicely from the bowler’s hand. Very happy things have come (out) nicely today.”He said it was not easy to join a new franchise—from RR to CSK this season—but the team environment has made it easy for him.“Really means a lot. The trust they (CSK franchise) showed in me, it was a very responsible feeling that I needed to put in a show and say we are still in the tournament,” said Samson.“Not easy to start off at a different franchise b,ut it never felt like it. It was like coming to a second home. We just had a meeting of 50 seconds today (despite three losses)—that connects with the kind of person I am.”On his 113-run partnership with youngster Ayush Mhatre (59), he said, “Very important to have a great partnership. It never looked like he (Mhatre) was coming out of U-19—he was so calculative. Shows the character he has.”On his hundred celebration, Samson said, “That was for (Stephen) Fleming. I know how hard it can get, leading a franchise for years. Just wanted to dedicate this (innings) to Fleming.”Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the team felt good to finally get the win.“Great performance. We had been batting well. To post 200-210, when the wicket is on the slower side, we were showing good signs. One of those knocks where Sanju took on the opposition, played a magnificent knock. Ayush also. But today was about the bowling. Taking wickets, bowling aggressive lengths. We do not have that X-factor in the bowling, but we have been discussing on how to be more effective and more proactive. In the last few games, we were almost there. Some big overs cost us.“Bowling-wise, we were on the mark (tonight). We were set back in the PowerPlay, but we came back after it.”Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said the fielding was the difference in the match.“We started well, but after the PowerPlay, we lost quick wickets, and that broke the momentum. The fielding was the difference in the match. Wickets falling in clusters made it tough to regain momentum. Batters did a decent job, but overall, our fielding was a let-down. Want to credit the bowlers, to keep them to that score, despite them having set batters on a good wicket. A couple of dropped catches, had we taken them, it might have been different. Pitch did not change. It was a little more difficult for them (with the dew in the second innings) but they bowled pretty well,” he noted.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #IPL #bring #body #mind #basics #Sanju #Samson #maiden #century #CSK

April 12, 2026

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Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson said he went back to the basics after three batting failures as he set up his side’s 23-run win over Delhi Capitals with an unbeaten hundred in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Chennai on Saturday.
Samson made 6, 7 and 9 in CSK’s three losses in a row in IPL 2026, before his 56-ball unbeaten 115, studded with 15 fours and four sixes, gave the home side its first win of the season.
“I failed a lot. Failing a lot tells you how to come back. Mentally, you think if you need to go hard or change the gameplan. You need to bring your body and mind to basics,” Samson said at the post-match presentation.
“Basics are to get in a mentally different zone. We need to come back to timing the ball and watching it come out nicely from the bowler’s hand. Very happy things have come (out) nicely today.”
He said it was not easy to join a new franchise—from RR to CSK this season—but the team environment has made it easy for him.
“Really means a lot. The trust they (CSK franchise) showed in me, it was a very responsible feeling that I needed to put in a show and say we are still in the tournament,” said Samson.
“Not easy to start off at a different franchise b,ut it never felt like it. It was like coming to a second home. We just had a meeting of 50 seconds today (despite three losses)—that connects with the kind of person I am.”
On his 113-run partnership with youngster Ayush Mhatre (59), he said, “Very important to have a great partnership. It never looked like he (Mhatre) was coming out of U-19—he was so calculative. Shows the character he has.”
On his hundred celebration, Samson said, “That was for (Stephen) Fleming. I know how hard it can get, leading a franchise for years. Just wanted to dedicate this (innings) to Fleming.”
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the team felt good to finally get the win.
“Great performance. We had been batting well. To post 200-210, when the wicket is on the slower side, we were showing good signs. One of those knocks where Sanju took on the opposition, played a magnificent knock. Ayush also. But today was about the bowling. Taking wickets, bowling aggressive lengths. We do not have that X-factor in the bowling, but we have been discussing on how to be more effective and more proactive. In the last few games, we were almost there. Some big overs cost us.
“Bowling-wise, we were on the mark (tonight). We were set back in the PowerPlay, but we came back after it.”
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said the fielding was the difference in the match.
“We started well, but after the PowerPlay, we lost quick wickets, and that broke the momentum. The fielding was the difference in the match. Wickets falling in clusters made it tough to regain momentum. Batters did a decent job, but overall, our fielding was a let-down. Want to credit the bowlers, to keep them to that score, despite them having set batters on a good wicket. A couple of dropped catches, had we taken them, it might have been different. Pitch did not change. It was a little more difficult for them (with the dew in the second innings) but they bowled pretty well,” he noted.
Published on Apr 12, 2026

#IPL #bring #body #mind #basics #Sanju #Samson #maiden #century #CSK">IPL 2026: ‘You need to bring your body and mind to basics,’ says Sanju Samson after maiden century for CSK