League Stage · Match 36

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

7:30 PM GMT+5:30 · Wankhede Stadium · Mumbai

Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Match 36 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Friday, 24 April 2026. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 33,108 spectators.

Mumbai Indians are 5-time IPL champions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020). Royal Challengers Bengaluru are one-time IPL champions (2025). This rivalry spans the full history of the competition. Mumbai Indians are led by Hardik Pandya, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are captained by Virat Kohli.

Wankhede Stadium is one of Indian cricket’s most storied venues. Sea-breeze conditions in Mumbai often aid swing bowling in the powerplay, and the pitch plays true before quickening in the second innings. Evening dew is a consistent tactical factor from around the 14th over.

When is Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru? Kickoff at 7:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30) on 24 April translates to: 3:00 PM BST (UK), 12:00 AM AEST (Australia, next day), 10:00 AM EDT (US East Coast). Check India time for the current IST and to confirm your local conversion.

Both clubs will be targeting maximum points from this fixture. In the IPL group stage format, every two-point gain improves a franchise’s net run rate situation and strengthens their path to the knockout rounds. Pitch conditions, the toss, and powerplay performance tend to be the decisive factors at Wankhede.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru start?

The match starts at 7:30 PM GMT+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 2026-04-24. Use the timezone converter above to see it in your local time.

Where is this match being played?

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. Capacity: 33,108.

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