As Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 152/4 in 15.1 overs, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya delivered a game-shifting spell and achieved a personal milestone, completing 200 wickets in T20 cricket. His 15th over removed both Virat Kohli (67 off 42) and Liam Livingstone (0 off 2), putting the brakes on RCB’s momentum after a fiery start.
In a tactical move, Rohit Sharma was introduced as an Impact Player by Mumbai Indians, replacing Vignesh Puthur. Rohit will bat in the second innings, giving MI a boost of experience and aggression at the top for the chase. His early exposure to RCB’s batting from the dugout might help him assess conditions better and plan the pursuit.
Over Summary (Overs 11–15)
- Rajat Patidar struck two boundaries off Hardik Pandya’s second over.
- Mitchell Santner leaked 20 runs in his final over (14th), as Kohli and Patidar went big.
- Hardik Pandya bounced back in the 15th over, dismissing Kohli and Livingstone in three balls.
- Jitesh Sharma and Patidar now look to stabilize the innings after a sudden collapse.
With five overs remaining and six wickets in hand, RCB will aim to push the total beyond 200. All eyes now turn to MI’s upcoming chase — with Rohit Sharma back in action, the Wankhede crowd has reason to cheer.
