Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and skipper Rajat Patidar showcased contrasting half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bengaluru set a challenging target of 240/4 against Mumbai Indians in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Salt’s explosive 78 off 36 balls, Patidar’s quick 53 off 20, and Kohli’s slower 50 off 38 contributed to RCB’s formidable total. Tim David’s late cameo of 34 off 16 further boosted RCB’s innings in the face of Mumbai’s bowling efforts.
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli kickstarted RCB’s innings with a century opening stand, scoring 100 runs together. Salt’s aggressive approach, including hammering a hat-trick of sixes off Mitchell Santner, contrasted with Kohli’s more measured innings. Despite Kohli’s slower pace, Salt’s rapid scoring propelled RCB to a commanding position early on.
While Salt dominated the bowlers with his power-hitting, Rajat Patidar took over the aggressive role after Salt’s dismissal. Patidar’s explosive innings, marked by a flurry of boundaries and sixes, saw him reach his fifty in just 16 balls. Both Kohli and Patidar’s fifties were crucial in RCB’s innings, although Mumbai Indians managed to pull things back momentarily as RCB lost quick wickets towards the end.
As the innings approached its conclusion, Tim David’s quickfire 34 not out off 16 balls provided the final flourish for RCB, ensuring they reached a formidable total of 240/4. Despite a brief slowdown in the middle overs, RCB’s strong start and late onslaught helped them post a challenging target for Mumbai Indians to chase.
