Mumbai tried… but Bengaluru smiled.
Look, I always believe that it has to be done — and finally, RCB did it! After 10 long years, they walked into Mumbai’s Wankhede and walked out smiling. I think this is how it has to be because if you look then you will find this here — this was not just a win, it was an emotion!
Toss Drama & RCB’s Fireworks
So, Hardik Pandya won the toss for Mumbai and said, “let’s bowl first.” And I was like — okay, bold move, let’s see.
Then came RCB.
And man, they blasted 221 runs like it was some Diwali fireworks show! I was literally like, what are they even eating before matches?
Mumbai’s Chase: A Rollercoaster
Mumbai had a tough job. And it started slow:
- Rohit Sharma? Gone for 17.
- Rickelton? 17.
- Will Jacks? 22.
- SKY (Suryakumar)? 28.
They were falling like dominos. But then… Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma said, “wait, we got this.”
Hardik hit a solid 42.
Tilak? He was on beast mode — scored 56!
And at that moment, I thought — likewise, just think, if this is how it is, then what to do now? Are they seriously pulling this off?
But Then… The Twist!
Just when Mumbai fans started dreaming, boom — both Tilak and Hardik got out in the 18th and 19th overs.
Then in the final over, Mumbai needed 19 runs. That’s tight but not impossible, right?
Krunal Pandya came in… and got OUT on the first ball!
Then Deepak Chahar hit a six, and I was like okay maybe… — but guess what? RCB caught it. Game over.
Wicket Takers Who Crushed It:
- Yash Dayal – 2 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood – 2 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1 wicket
- And even Krunal Pandya got 4 wickets for Mumbai! (but no win )
Final Thoughts?
RCB just ended a 10-year losing streak at Mumbai’s home like total bosses. I always get excited for matches like this because it’s not just about cricket — it’s about fire, energy, and proving something.
Personally, I think this win will be remembered.
RCB fans? You deserved this one.
Mumbai fans? Don’t worry, next match is another story.
But today…
Bengaluru laughed. Mumbai bowed.
What. A. Match.