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Bhuvneshwar's 4-fer Restricts MI to 166/7 Against RCB in IPL 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-wicket haul helped RCB restrict MI to 166/7 in 20 overs in IPL 2026. He dismissed Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav early, leaving MI at 28/3. Naman Dhir (47) and Tilak Varma (50) then led a recovery with an 82-run partnership. RCB now need 167 runs to win after two consecutive defeats.

Key Points: Bhuvneshwar's 4-fer Restricts MI to 166/7 vs RCB

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes 4/23 for RCB
  • Rohit Sharma scores 22 off 10
  • Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma add 82 runs
  • Tilak Varma scores fifty off 37 balls
  • RCB need 167 runs to win
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IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar's 4-fer restricts MI to 166/7 against RCB

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 4/23 helps RCB restrict MI to 166/7 in IPL 2026. Naman Dhir (47) and Tilak Varma (50) lead recovery. RCB need 167 to win.

"Bhuvneshwar got RCB off to a brilliant start as he provided the first breakthrough in the very first over - Match Report"

Raipur, May 10

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-wicket haul helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru restrict Mumbai Indians to 166/7 in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League 2026 match on Sunday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.

Bhuvneshwar, who finished with figures of 4/23 in 4 overs, gave MI an early jolt with three quick wickets and then returned to pick the crucial wicket of Tilak Varma later in the innings. However, despite Bhuvneshwar's lethal bowling, MI's Naman Dhir and Tilak steered the team to a respectable total of 166/7 in 20 overs.

Bhuvneshwar got RCB off to a brilliant start as he provided the first breakthrough in the very first over, dismissing MI opener Ryan Rickelton (2). While Rohit Sharma briefly threatened to snatch back the momentum--smashing Josh Hazlewood for 18 runs in the second over, including two sixes--Bhuvneshwar returned to silence the MI dugout.

In a sensational third over, Bhuvneshwar removed Rohit (22 off 10), caught by Jitesh Sharma, and followed it up by dismissing the stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav for a golden duck. At 28/3, Mumbai were staring at a total collapse.

However, Naman and Tilak steadied the MI ship by stitching together an 82-run knock. The Dhir-Tilak stand hauled MI from 28/3 to 102/3 in 12 overs.

Just as MI looked set to launch a final assault, RCB's Rasikh Salam Dar (1/42 in 4 overs) provided the breakthrough RCB desperately needed. He dismissed Naman (47 off 32) in the 13th over, ending a stand that had threatened to take the game away from the Bengaluru side.Shortly after, Romario Shepherd (1/18 in 3 overs) struck a crucial blow by removing the dangerous Will Jacks (10), leaving MI at 136/5 after 16 overs.

Tilak brought up his fifty off 37 balls in the 17th over as MI's score read 149/5 after 17 overs. However, Bhuvneshwar returned to continue haunting the MI batting lineup as he got rid of Tilak in the 18th over, recusing MI to the score of 155/6.

Hazlewood (1/43 in 4 overs) delivered a brilliant penultimate over as he got rid of RCB's Raj Bawa (16) and conceded only six runs.

With MI's Corbin Bosch and Deepak Chahar at the crease, Rasikh Salam Dar delivered the last over and gave away only five runs, restricting 166/7 in 20 overs.

RCB, who came into the match on the back of two successive defeats, will need 167 runs to win and inch closer to solidifying their chances of a final four week.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, MI's middle order needs a serious rethink. Rohit played a cameo but then threw it away—typical these days. Naman Dhir showed promise but 47 off 32 is not enough when you're rebuilding. Tilak played a good knock but where's the killer instinct?
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James A
As a neutral fan, this was fascinating cricket. The pitch had something for bowlers and Bhuvi exploited it perfectly. But I'm worried about Surya's form—golden duck as stand-in skipper is never good. RCB should chase this down if they play sensibly.
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Siddharth J
Raipur stadium is looking beautiful! 🏟️ But more importantly, RCB's bowling finally clicked—Bhuvi's 4-fer and Rasikh's tight overs were game-changers. However, Hazlewood leaking 18 in one over to Rohit is a concern. Need to tighten those lines in the death overs.
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Kavya N
I appreciate Bhuvi's consistency, but honestly, RCB's middle-order batting has been shaky. If they lose early wickets in the chase, it could be a repeat of their recent defeats. And please, no more experiments with the batting order—stick to a plan!
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Michael C
Coming from the UK, I love how the IPL brings out such diverse talent. Bhuvneshwar's swing bowling is a treat to watch—reminds me of Anderson in his prime. But MI's 166 feels 10-15 runs short. RCB should win this, unless they choke.

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