Mumbai Indians are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as they seek their second victory in IPL 2026. After a strong start with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders, the team has faced two consecutive losses, placing them in the lower half of the points table. Jasprit Bumrah, the team's leading pace bowler, has participated in all three matches but has not taken a wicket, having bowled 11 wicketless overs and conceded 88 runs. Despite this, MI's batting coach Kieron Pollard stated that the team is not concerned about Bumrah's performance, emphasizing a defensive strategy over focusing solely on individual statistics. Pollard also addressed the absence of England all-rounder Will Jacks, stating he is expected to join the squad soon. Furthermore, he dismissed concerns regarding Tilak Varma's batting position, advocating for flexibility based on team needs rather than fixed roles.