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RCB vs MI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Winning Odds IPL 2026

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The Indian Premier League 2026 is going on with a large viewership crossing past records, due to back-to-back thrilling matches. The next match is RCB vs MI on 10 May, which is a contest between two of the most popular IPL teams. Fans are waiting to witness every ball of this match. Here at 96 bet, you will get the RCB vs MI prediction today. Know the pitch stats, toss impact, and RCB vs MI Playing XI & Key Players.

 

RCB vs MI Match Preview & Team Form Analysis

Get completed your 96 login, and get $50 cashback on your first bet. In RCB vs MI stats, both played 35 matches against each other, in which RCB won 16 matches, and MI won 19 matches. 

Match Date, Time & Venue Details

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)

Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur (Capacity: 65,000)

DetailInformation
MatchRCB vs MI – 54th Match – Indian Premier League 2026
SeriesIndian Premier League 2026
VenueShaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
EndsNorth End, South End
HostsDelhi Daredevils, Chhattisgarh

Broadcast

PlatformDetails
StreamingJioHotstar
TVStar Sports Network

Squad Highlights

TeamKey Players
RCB (Captain: Rajat Patidar)Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya
MI (Captain: Hardik Pandya)Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks

Recent Form & Performance

RCB and MI are the two most popular teams, with millions of fans following. In the last five matches, RCB won three and MI only two. This season, RCB stands out in the top second position, and MI has not performed well, and lies in the bottom position. 

RCB vs MI Pitch Report & Match Conditions

RCB vs MI, 54th match is a key home fixture of RCB, having home-ground advantage over MI. To get pitch details on the upcoming matches, download the secure 96 app

Ground Stats & Pitch Behavior

In the RCB vs MI pitch report, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, is a balanced pitch having black soil, which provides true bounce to batters at the start, but later supports the spinners. Sometimes, in the evening match, bowlers face dew, which results in a slippery ball that’s tough to grip, making swing and spin ineffective while helping batsmen dominate with easier shot-making and higher run rates.

Toss Impact & Betting Tips

Toss outcome plays a crucial role in the match outcome. In batting-friendly matches, the toss-winner chooses to chase as the dew factor affects the bowling. From a betting perspective, it’s wise to wait for the toss result before placing bets. If the pitch favors chasing, consider backing the team bowling first.

RCB vs MI Playing XI & Key Players

Below are the names of the RCB vs MI Playing XI & Key Players based on the recent performances. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore Key Players

Playing XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.

Key Players: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal

Mumbai Indians Key Players

Playing X1: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma. Key additions include Quinton de Kock, Will Jacks, and bowler Trent Boult.

Key Players: Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Will Jacks

RCB vs MI Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips

In the RCB vs MI Dream11 prediction, choose RCB’s key players for the top scorer and match-winner outcome. Wait for the mid-overs and powerplay, after that, you will get a close idea of the match outcome. Follow fantasy tips and live betting odds on 96. For Captain and Vice-Captain choices, below are the expert’s predictions. 

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Pick TypePlayer (Team)
Captain (x2 pts)Virat Kohli (RCB)
Vice-Captain (x1.5 pts)Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
Alternative C/VCSuryakumar Yadav (MI)
Alternative C/VCJosh Hazlewood (RCB)

Differential Fantasy Picks

Player (Team)RoleExpected Points
Jacob Bethell (RCB)BAT30-50
Naman Dhir (MI)ALL25-45
Rasikh Salam Dar (RCB)BOWL35-55
Mayank Markande (MI)BOWL30-50

RCB vs MI Match Prediction & Winning Chances

In IPL 2026, RCB has stronger records than MI. In the past records, MI dominated RCB in head-to-head records. RCB has key players like Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, whose consistency made the team a strong competition. While Ryan Rickelton stands out as the top scorer in IPL betting 2026, maybe his batting can make MI win on that day. 

Win Probability Analysis

RCB’s winning probability: 55%

MI’s winning probability: 45%

Final Prediction

Looking at the current performance of RCB and MI, RCB is a stronger team, showing continuous wins in IPL 2026. RCB is likely to win this match. MI, being placed in 8th position in the IPL points table, desperately needs a victory to stay in contention for the playoffs. 

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Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson is a cricket-focused sports journalist and editorial strategist, her work follows Google’s Norms and guidelines to ensure quality and expertise in the piece of content she is writing. She earned her degree in Sports Journalism from King’s College London and has been covering T20 leagues, IPL, and local tournaments for over 5 years. At 96.com, Jack brings deep cricket knowledge, statistical analysis, and storytelling together to create match previews that resonate with sports fans.

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