IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: MI vs RCB at Wankhede Tonight — Rohit Needs 22 for Historic 500-Run Record
By Pradeep Nair · 4 min read
["Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at Wankhede Stadium tonight. The winner advances directly to the Final while the loser faces Qualifier 2. Toss at 7 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM.","Rohit Sharma has amassed 478 runs in this playoff campaign, needing just 22 more to breach 500 runs in a single IPL knockout \u2014 an unprecedented feat. His partnership with Suryakumar Yadav who has scored 412 runs has been the engine of MI's batting.","RCB come in on the back of Virat Kohli's 89-run knock against CSK in the Eliminator. Kohli leads the Orange Cap with 689 runs for the season. Mohammed Siraj with 5 wickets in his last 3 games is the key bowling threat for Bengaluru.","Kerala connection: Sanju Samson's CSK were eliminated by RCB in the Eliminator. Now Kerala fans watch as Basil Thampi aims for his first Qualifier wicket for MI. Pitch report: dry surface favouring spinners in the second half."]