In a high-scoring match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured an 18-run victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) with a total of 240/4. Virat Kohli's performance, scoring 50 runs off 38 balls, drew criticism for its slower pace, as he had the lowest strike rate among players who faced at least 10 balls. However, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh defended Kohli, stating that his innings provided stability at the top, allowing aggressive players like Phil Salt, who scored 78 runs off 36 balls, and Rajat Patidar, with 53 runs off 20 balls, to play freely. Harbhajan emphasized Kohli's intelligent batting against MI's Jasprit Bumrah and highlighted the importance of his role in anchoring the innings. On the bowling side, Krunal Pandya's exceptional performance, taking 1 wicket and conceding just 26 runs in 4 overs, was crucial in restricting MI's chase, showcasing the effectiveness of spinners at the Wankhede Stadium.