Mumbai Indians are set to face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 20 of the IPL on April 12, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium. The game highlights the notable competition between captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, heightening the anticipation.
The pitch at Wankhede is anticipated to support high scores, benefiting batters. Its red-soil surface offers steady pace, reliable bounce, and good carry, enabling aggressive play right from the outset. This venue ranks among the most favorable for batting in the league.
Mumbai’s weather should be suitable for cricket, with no precipitation forecast. Expect a complete 40-over contest without delays.
The match starts at 7:30 PM IST and will be televised on Star Sports Network, with online viewing available via JioHotstar.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Venkatesh Iyer, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Satvik Deswal.
Mumbai Indians Squad: Ryan Rickelton (w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), 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.
