It is time for both Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to bounce back and move north in the points table of VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. It’s time to check the RCB vs MI head-to-head record. Because, a second defeat for either could dent their moral, which makes it a very keenly contest. Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore is playing their first home game of the season the support for them would be massive at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium which is an added advantage to them. The two sides have played each other 25 times, with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians winning 16 and Bangalore winning 9 of those. So, if their past meetings are to go by, MI enjoys playing against RCB. Let us look at the previous 5 meetings between Mumbai and Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Live Cricket Score 7th T20 Match.

RCB vs MI – May 1, 2018 – M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore – RCB won 14 runs

Tim Southee was the star of the show for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as his two wickets with an economy rate of 6 helped his side restrict Mumbai Indians to 153/7 who were in pursuit of 168 runs. Hardik Pandya’s half-century was not enough for the visitors who started off very poorly losing half the side for 84 runs.

MI vs RCB – April 17, 2018 – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – MI won by 46 runs

Mumbai posted a score of 213/6 batting first as Rohit Sharma, and Evin Lewis smacked the helpless RCB bowlers throughout their stay in the middle. Rohit Sharma was unlucky not to complete a century falling short of six runs but nonetheless helped his team score big. In reply, it was a one-man show for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as Virat Kohli’s 92 runs helped them finish at 167/8. They were never in the game eventually going down by 46 runs.

MI vs RCB – May 1, 2017 - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai - MI won by 5 wickets

Mumbai Indians won the game thanks to their skipper Rohit Sharma who played a brilliant knock under pressure and stayed right till the end to take his team home. His 56 not out chasing 163 may not have been one of his most fluid innings but was pure gold dust considering the circumstances. With one ball to spare, Mumbai Indians won the game by 5 wickets. Pavan Negi was the pick of the bowlers for RCB claiming two wickets in his spell.

RCB vs MI – April 14, 2017 - M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore – MI won by 4 wickets

Another win for Mumbai Indian while chasing but once again not every thing was under control in their innings. Virat Kohli’s 62 had helped RCB go pat 140 in their innings eventually setting a target of 143 for the visiting Mumbai Indians. But MI were struggling at 33-5 when Krunal Pandya and Keiron Pollard salvaged the situation. Pandya stayed till the end to help his team win the contest.

RCB vs Mi – May 11, 2016 - M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore – MI won by 6 wickets

The Royal Challengers Bangalore put up a below-par score of 151/4 batting first which handed over the advantage to Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai batsman chased down the total with ease with Keiron Pollard and Jos Buttler staying till the end. Earlier in their innings, Ambati Rayudu scored 44 runs at below a run a ball to set the foundation for the hunt.

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Here's RCB vs MI Head-To-Head Record and Match Results of Past Five Encounters

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the last five games chasing against Royal Challengers Bangalore, and they will have this as part of their game plan. If MI win the toss, they will likely bowl first.

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