IPL 2026: 5 most dramatic comeback wins of the season

3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians - Match 54

Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a sensational late surge against Mumbai Indians in Match 54. Mumbai Indians managed 166/7 after being asked to bat first. Tilak Varma top-scored with 57 off 42 balls, while veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred for RCB with remarkable figures of 4/23.

RCB’s chase was far from smooth as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Krunal Pandya held the innings together with a fighting 73 off 46 deliveries, but Bengaluru still needed 15 runs from the final over. With pressure mounting, Bhuvneshwar Kumar unexpectedly emerged as the hero. His crucial six on the fourth ball shifted momentum towards RCB. The match eventually came down to the final delivery, where Rasikh Salam Dar scampered through for the winning runs, sealing a memorable last-ball victory and completing a stunning comeback.